Thanks for that. I'll keep my eyes peeled for any '30's dated Lithgowicon rifles in future, just in case they're of interest.

I have quite a few 20's & 30's dated BSA rifles in poor but restorable condition. All of the 20's dates are Mk3*'s & look like they were new production, yet the MK3's look to have the last two digits of the date hand stamped ('37, '38, & '39), so I just wonder if they were WW1 left over parts that were assembled once it became clear that we were heading for the second round of unpleasantness. Interesting that yours is dated 1938 but not assembled until 1940 & then refurbed in '45.