Help with 1944 SMLE F serial number that has a 21.5inch barrel

[hardie]

HI All,
I have recently purchased a 1944 MA, Lithgow SMLE. This is as new and does not have a mark on it. The barrel however is protruding from the end cap by 10mm and barrel length is 543mm.

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