42 Lithgow odd number

Hey everyone, here is a 1942 Lithgow all matching but wondering if anyone could tell me why there is an extra number stamped above and between the first two serial numbers? Not found anywhere else. Barrel and receiver to me show the same date. Second is a 1960 P.O.F. No.4 Mk.2 also all matching. Have not seen any of these around.

I would guess that some yobbo at the factory accidentally mis-stamped the serial number, off one of the nines and then caught the mistake.

I thought so also but it's not on the bolt, stock or muzzle cap.

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Originally Posted by Archutsr6

why there is an extra number stamped above and between the first two serial numbers?

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Looks like they forgot a digit and had to add.

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Originally Posted by Archutsr6

I thought so also but it's not on the bolt, stock or muzzle cap.

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It wouldn't matter there for accounting purposes. Those could end up changed.

Wonder if the guy at the factory had a stutter.......

Nice one BFO