Hello all,
First real post here... I picked up a 1944 No.4 MKI from a gentleman this week. He said it had been in his safe for years after buying it from a friend that needed the cash.
Figured I toss it up here and see what extra info you experts have
Here are some pics:

1944
M30343 This is the serial No as referred to in most of the posts here, I am assuming?
The cursive m-8?



Is this normal or a stock repair?


Matching No. on mag


And on under side of front handguard. After cleaning it up some this afternoon There is a large 'A" to the left of the serial and a smaller 'T' above and to the right



Front sight


Englandicon and London Proof mark? So this was a rifle for civilian sale?



Bolt proof mark


Rear sight. Marked No4. MK II ?


Barrel markings


I cleaned up the stock with mild soap and water. Still needs a lot more elbow grease though. Cleaned the action and bore, lubed, etc...
Any advice on clean up? Does it ruin "collectors value" to re-blue pieces. I want to keep it as original as possible. Looking for a bayonet, frog, sling, and oiler. Anyone know what "stamp" I should look for on an oiler to make it match the rifle?

Thanks and love the forum!
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