Australian use of old Ross sniper rifles in WWII??

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A Ross MK IIIB it has P14 type sights and markings that seem to indicate a connection Lithgo in Australia. The marking are as follows.

On receiver Serial number 5483 under a capital letter A, a crown over crossed lances with a p under lances and the usual Ross M 10.

On barrel again crown lances and p, a crown 2C with an E under it, a large arrow head?, a large letter N and something very small I can't make out.

Stock has markings removed.

[green]

Sounds like standard British serial number and inspector stamps for a IIIB Ross.
IIIB Ross did not have Quebec roundel, mark designation or serial number on butt.