Help With Lithgow SMLE

[Col.Colt]

My LGS has a Lithgow 22 . I am looking for help determining if it is original. It is marked
on the side MA Lithgow SMLE III 1941. The top of the receiver is marked 22 No 2
The serial number has a C on top of it. The wood is marked SLAZ 1944 and on the bottom of the wood there is a B along with a 5S. The import marks are JJCO NY. The wood is perfect and the gun appears to be unfired. I think it is the wood that I am questioning. I am also looking to place a value on this rifle. Any help wood be appreciated .

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[muffett.2008]

Sounds like a typical No.2 MkIV, made from recaptured actions post war.
C prefix is correct, as to timber, should be coachwood, pic's would help.

[Maxwell Smart]

Recaptured actions were converted? Wonder why they just didn't FTR them as .303's?

[Homer]

Without photos and the small amount of information, it's impossible to tell but by the description, I'd be very surprised if its not put together by jjco. Genuine rifles very rarely look so tidy as described.

[Maxwell Smart]

The 22 No2 would be on the bolthead rather than the top of the receiver.

A lot of Lithgow No2's that I've seen only have the conversion marked on the buttstock, and nowhere on the action.

[Col.Colt]

My Mistake, the 22 No 2 is stamped on the bolthead. The wood is natural and kinda red in color with no finish applied. The british crown over the cross flag with letters L and P is stamped on the rear of the barrel. The crown is also stamped on the wood. Im not sure if the dealer will allow me to take photo's. The JJCO NY is stamped in two different places on the right side of the receiver. The bottom of the trigger guard is stamped 3A

[Col.Colt]

I wanted to now if anyone has an idea of value?

[Homer]

Can't value it until we know what it is mate. Could be genuine No2 MkIV or if could be built up by John Jovino. I wouldn't want the latter so values are miles apart in my view. Any markings on the butt? Perfect wood doesn't sound legitimate to me.

[Col.Colt]

On the wood at the butt there is an S stamped

[Homer]

That really tells us nothing. If it is a largish S on the top side adjacent to the butt plate, it indicates short butt. I'd suggest jump on here or over on gunboards and do a search for No2 MkIV or Enfield 22 trainers and do some research. Know yourself what it is you are looking at rather than someone here giving you the wrong information from the scant detail provided. You'll be better equipped to make a decision.