This only relates to UKForumers.............
Maybe the HBSA and the LERA ought to get their heads together on this. knowing the status and importance of the L59 Drill Rifle (ALWAYS refer to it as such from now on.....) in the history of the Lee Enfield, they shoud approach the Home Office with all the facts, figures, statements, drawings etc etc to get a binding opinion.
This way, any decision is taken out of the hands or whim of an area Chief Constable and without going through the magisterial legal process, get it clariified once and for all. It needn't cost a penny if you ignore your time and effort.
What's keeping you?