I made a 2nd video of my Lee Enfield N° 5, caliber .303 British, also known as the Jungle Carbine. Watch that one the quality is better. The term "Jungle Carbine" was colloquial and never officially applied by the British Armed Forces, but the Rifle No. 5 Mk I was informally referred to as the "Jungle Carbine" by British and Commonwealth troops during WWII and the Malayan Emergency. The No. 5 was about 100 mm shorter and nearly a kilogram lighter than the No. 4 from which it was derived. A number of "lightening cuts" were made to the receiver body and the barrel, the bolt knob drilled out, woodwork cut down to reduce weight and had other new features like a flash suppressor and a rubber buttpad to help absorb the increased recoil.. It was intended for use in the Far East and other Jungle-type environments (hence the "Jungle Carbine" nick-name) and was popular with troops because of its light weight (compared to the SMLE and Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I rifles then in service) and general ease of use, although there were some concerns from troops about the increased recoil due to the lighter weight and shorter barrel.
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