I have come across a No5 MkII for sale ( not yet seen & no photographs available)

The serial number appears to fit within the 'standard' No5 Mk1 series.

I have found details in an article by Reynolds outlining the differences as follows :

The No5 Mk1 rifle had, however, one big fault : it was not easy to keep correctly sighted, and suffered from what was known as “wandering Zero”. This was a serious defect and many attempts were made to eradicate it. Trials were carried out with different forms of stocking up and a Mk2 pattern was eventually developed, with which further trials carried out in 1945 and 1946. In the new pattern the stock fore-end and hand-guard were extended to within about ½” of the rear of the flash eliminator, and the rear end of the fore-end was strengthened by a screw and nut. The band was positioned about three inches further forward to secure the lengthened fore-end and butt. The Mk2 never went into production, and it was eventually decided that the cause of the “wandering zero” was inherent in the design of the weapon and not the result of movement of unseasoned woodwork as had been suspected. The decision not to retain the No5 rifle in Britishicon service was made in July 1947 and it was declared obsolescent.

From : “The Lee Enfield Rifleicon” by Major EGB Reynolds.

My question is how likely is it that a No5 MkII has survived and what should I be looking for to determine its originality (rather than just being restocked in a cut-down No4 fore end)

Anyone have any pictures of a NO5 MkII ?

I like the 'unusual' but at heart I am not a big risk taker and like a bit of confidence that there is a fair chance of it being "OK"
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