$925.00
I have a truly exceptional NO 5 MK 1 ROF (F) .303 "Jungle Carbine" from Fazkerley Roval Ordnance in Liverpool, England, dated August 1945. It is so clean that I doubt it had ever been issued. This makes sense, given what transpired in August 1945: the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, followed by the unconditional surrender of the Empire of Japan.
There was no reason to ship it from England to the South Pacific. The wood, finish, fittings, and mechanical functioning are in close to new condition. There are no alterations or import/export marks. All serial numbers match, and all appropriate proof markings are sharp, as is the bore.
I recall looking at Klien's Sporting Goods ads in the early 1960s and lusting after one. I found this jewel in a pawn shop in 1970.
PRICE IS FIRM. MAY CONSIDER TRADE FOR PRE-1960 S&W, Colt HANDGUNS
Listing ID:2924865