Lithgow No1 MkIII* rescued from local gunshow.

Located this rifle last weekend and now it is time to attempt to "unbubba". Looks simple enough.
Attachment 31675Attachment 31676Attachment 31677Attachment 31678Attachment 31679Attachment 31680 No 1 Mk III* 1941 nice bore ,reciever and bolt match,recoil reinforcing plates installedVery lightly import marked JCC Ny,Ny under charging bridge on the right side. I believe the wood to be coachwood and therin lies the problem. BDL has the upper handguard but not the forend. I would like to replace the forestock with coachwood but it seems as though those are a bit difficult to find. Anyone have any ideas as to where I might start to look? Or should I try to stain to match a beech to match the coachwood? The buttstock is well marked (although faintly) and sound so I would like to retain it. Please see the photos and comment freely on this question or anything interisting I missed with the markings etc..
Thanks as always.

If you want Aussie coachwood, after checking with BDL, keep an eye on ebay. Try searching the Aussie site ebay.com.au rather than .com - There are no real issues exporting woodwork from Australia, but there may be issues importing into the USA

PM me if you have issues sourcing a nosecap. I may have a spare in the shed.

I just finished a 1953 Lithgow No Mark 3. Same importer, it was sporterized too.... even got a deer this year at 200 yards. I had a HECK of a time staining my coach woodButt stock to match but I finally did it. And it look's really great although I would have rather had all coachwood. Now for the good news. There is a full set of coachwood on EBAY.com right now. I found every part I need there. From the same guy I got mine. If my eyes aren't playing tricks with me. It's all coachwood. I would buy it but I paid a high price for my stock set as it was perfect and well marked.

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Mine was simple. Except the accurizing parts. I was learning as I went and had to re do some things to get everything proper. I have this site to thank for that. I also landed a MUES no 1 improved for it.

JerryBO8
I have been scanning Ebay had have seen a couple of sets but none listed as Aussie or coachwood. Tried search critera SMLE stock,lithgow stock ,Enfield stock. Can you post a link? I would love to see pictures of your rifle if you care to post.
Thanks