BSA Shirley 1946 No 5 Jungle Carbine

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Non-restricted Item #C1859

BSA Shirley 1946 No 5 Jungle Carbine

  • Licensing Category: Non-restricted
  • Maker: BSA
  • Model: No.5
  • Caliber/Gauge: .303

  • Description:

    SN BH8015 is a BSA Shirley Built No 5 Carbine in 1946.  The code for the Shirley works M47 C is located on the left side of the socket.  This carbine retains a bright excellent 303 caliber bore and matching bolt with a 0 bolt head.  This piece shows 90% original metal finish and all correct coded parts and components.  The wood is original and remains in sound condition  showing normal issue and usage marks.  This carbine may well have seen issue and usage in Malaya.  The right side of the socket shows a marking F.M.P.  This is one of the few Jungle Carbines that we have found with any unit or related markings. We have not found the info on this mark. It might be possible that this marking is related to the post WW2 Malayan Police action.  The No 5 was one of the principal weapons used in Malaya.  This marking may indicate a military police unit?  This piece is mounted with an unknown green unmarked canvas sling. A BSA Shirley variation of the #5 Jungle Carbine.