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Hey Claven, I didn't know Chris Rock was a Lee Enfield collector! LOL. It's pretty obvious that you've never handled a New Zealand
owned No.4. They had their own NZ serial numbers applied upon being accepted into service. The NZ serial number is stamped on both the butt socket above the factory serial number and usually on the top of the bolt handle but not always. I've also seen the numbers and ownership marks engraved on with an electric pencil. This rifle is right as rain.
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Early 1943 LB with an alternate ENZED mark----still has grease in the barrel and action.
Got this one cheap because the gunshop thought the "NZ" was vandalism.
-----krinko
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Originally Posted by
krinko
Early 1943 LB with an alternate ENZED mark----still has grease in the barrel and action.
Got this one cheap because the gunshop thought the "
NZ" was vandalism.
-----krinko
On that rifle it is! Albeit historically correct vandalism.
Looks like prices are keeping up with inflation anyway. A mint No4 was selling for $150. at least in the late 80s, early 90s around here. I sold a few I shouldn't have. Well invested, I suppose that amount would be $1200. today.
“There are invisible rulers who control the destinies of millions. It is not generally realized to what extent the words and actions of our most influential public men are dictated by shrewd persons operating behind the scenes.”
Edward Bernays, 1928
Much changes, much remains the same. 
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Krinko, I have 1943 LB sn. 24L2145 which is my very first Long Branch rifle purchased in Ormond Beach, Florida when I was in high school in the 1970's. It's NZ 38408 and engraved EXACTLY the same as yours! Now that I have it out. I think I'll shoot it this afternoon when it cools off a little. It's hotter than blue blazes here. I've been finishing a few of Roger's No.32 scope brackets and it's time for a break.
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"24L2145"
Brian,
This one is 22L9328. I wonder if a block of serial numbers went to NZ in a lump?
-----krinko
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I think it's several blocks. I've got a '42 date 15L like the one discussed in this thread that's identical and an earlier '42 date 6L which is also newish with the Mk.1 cocking piece. It's stocked in birch too like your 22L and my 24L. The 15L is stocked in walnut. They're lovely rifles. I did put 20 rounds through my 24L this afternoon just before dusk and knocked the Hell out of my little Salute metal popper at 130 yard as he's pushed up tight against the berm. That was using the 300 yard aperture on the Mk.2 sight. Simply perfect.
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Krinko,
Almost forgot. There is a difference on the NZ reciever ring markings on your 22L and my 24L. I noticed when I blew up your picture that they overstamped the engraving pencil with metal stamps on yours. Efficient buggers, eh? Mine's only engraved!
Brian
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