Quote Originally Posted by Lee Enfield View Post
think that your post-war contract gun has a replacement barrel, otherwise the barrel, slide and frame would probably all be numbered "009"
Well fortunately for me the barrel, frame and slide are all marked 009 by laser engraving (ie recent), but unlike some others that I have since seen, the other ( stock) number 0048 is in the front strap only.

Again thanks to everyone for your help. I have a new appreciation for my find.