Hello,
this is my first post, I hope not to break rules and, please, forgive my english.

I would like to buy a Lithgowicon SMLE and I managed to find two of them, may I have an advice please:

1. the first is a "MA LITHGOW SMLE III* 1941", you can see it at the following address:

Armiusate.it :: Lazio : Fucili a canna rigata : Enfield m.a. lithgow smle iii 1941 .303 British

the vendor said nearly all the pieces are marked MA 41, the rear sight MA 40 and the barrel 41 (in new condition) with HV and SC, the woods are MA 41 and you may see the same SN on all the correct places plus the buttstock, the problem is ... it is also marked JJ NY on the clip guide ... the famous Jovino import.
I saw many "new" JJ but nearly all of them seem different from this one ... could this be one of the few "good" SMLE offered by Jovino? or do you believe I should pass on it?
I know the price, even with bayonet, is mad, but this is the market in Italyicon

2. the second one is a "MA LITHGOW SMLE III* 1944", you can see it at the following address:

Armeria G.B. - armi dal 1945 - Articolo Lithgow smle 3* cal.303br anno 1944

it seems to have all the same SN (a "F" or "E" two cyphers one), correct markings on butt stock, brass outer band and so on ...
The price is even higher without bayonet

of course I like the first one due to the date, its conditions and its lower price, but I believe it is a kind of minefield, unless someone said it could be one of the "good" Jovino with some good points ... about the second, I will ask more details to the shop.
I thank you in advance
Dario
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