The Lee Enfield No 5 has a pretty serious design fault for a carbine as unlike the AK47 or M16 derivatives it can't really be used without making sure the butt stock is securely held into the shoulder as it will kick like a mule especially with Mk7 and Mk8 ammunition. It should still be accurate out to 800 metres though with the best ammunition, which is something AR15 and AK47 owners could only dream about (esp AK47 owners)

I always find it amusing that this type of rifle is always referred to an antique/museum curio/relic when in the right hands is much more powerful and deadly than current issue assault weapons.

Another entry for the 'It might be an antique but...' post perhaps..