Description
The Rifle No. 5 Mk I, was a derivative of the British Lee–Enfield No. 4 Mk I, Following the experience of jungle fighting in the Pacific War, the British came to ‘the conclusion that a rifle shorter and lighter than the standard issue, bolt action .303 cal No. 4 rifle was required. However, its operational use was in post-war colonial campaigns such as the Malayan emergency, where it gained its co
