[Michael.SF.]

When I helped my dad move out of his house and into a retirement home, one item he still had was a WWII British Enfield Jungle rifle, which was in excellent condition.

I found out that this 70 year old rifle is classified as an "assault" weapon for a couple of different reasons.

I gave the rifle to my son in Arizona, where possession of it would be legal.

Damned libs and their laws.

[AnAmericanMother]

An Enfield No. 5 Jungle Carbine is an "assault rifle"? Who knew?

Maybe because of the flash hider on the muzzle, the barrel length, and the ten-round magazine?

I don't know if your son has fired the thing, but look out! When you reduce the barrel length and the weight that much, but keep the cartridge the same, you get a very impressive amount of recoil. It also has an accuracy problem (probably due to the reduced stock allowing the barrel to move).

It had the shortest in-service time of any standard British military rifle, and was removed from service due to inherent flaws in the design.

I've got one anyway! It's not considered an "assault rifle" in Georgia . . . whatever that is. :-D

[Noumenon]

When I helped my dad move out of his house and into a retirement home, one item he still had was a WWII British Enfield Jungle rifle, which was in excellent condition.

Great little rifle. I have one in .308 Got a bit of a kick to it if it isn't used with 'loaded down' handloads. WTF makes a bolt action rifle an 'assault' weapon? The bayonet lug? The 10 round box magazine? Sheesh....