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This 2-gun match pitted a historical Martini-Henry against a No. 5 Mk I Enfield Jungle Carbine. The Martini-Henry, chambered in .577-450 with black powder loads, proved reliable but slow due to its single-shot nature and smoke. The Jungle Carbine, in .303 British, offered a higher capacity but experienced a minor feeding issue. Both rifles demonstrated their effectiveness and the fun of using historical firearms in competition.

The Lee Enfield No5 MkI, or 'Jungle Carbine', was developed from the No4 rifle to be lighter and shorter for jungle warfare. Modifications included significant lightening cuts on the receiver and bolt, a conical flash hider, and a rubber butt pad to manage recoil. Despite its innovative design, accuracy issues known as the 'wandering zero' led to its obsolescence, though it saw post-war service.

The No5 MkI Enfield 'Jungle Carbine' was a shortened, lighter variant of the No4 rifle developed for jungle warfare. Despite its handy design and features like a flash hider and ghost ring sights, its primary flaw was the 'wandering zero' caused by receiver lightening cuts. Authenticating these rifles requires careful inspection of these cuts, as they are difficult to fake.