I have to respectfully disagree with your assessment of the supply of wood used during Long Branch production Seaspriter although I'm sure you're correct about occasional shortages of one wood vs the other as that just makes sense. Walnut and birch were used extensively throughout wartime production. I've had all manner of wartime dates in both, 1941 -1945. They used whatever was in the pile for factory production. Some maple was used but it's much less common than birch and walnut.

You might be surprised when you get your LB "T" back. It's going to be restored back to it's former glory add it last appeared in BRITISH service and finished as such. Sincere thanks to DRP because without the excellent front pad and cheekpiece, I would have been at a loss.