At last, an L 42 question

[Brian Dick]

I think there were 200 each XL39 and XL42 rifles produced, dated 1969. Maybe Peter can elaborate?

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[Peter Laidler]

That's about right Bian but nobody can be sure. But statistically, 200 is on the very high side for an EX series of that type

[newcastle]

Were the "No.4 conversions" which were prior to the L39 included in that number? And why would they go into an XL series of numbers (I presume X for experimental) when they had already made the No.4 Conversions??

[RJW NZ]

What strikes me as odd , and the reason for asking in the first place, is that with that step on the trigger guard I can't see a corresponding step in the wood. This would imply that the side rails along the magazine well aren't getting pressured on that front 1-2 inches, something which is usually described in bedding literature as being a must have. The trigger guard would be lifted off the wood on an long shallow angle all the way back to the rear screw. Any thoughts?
Just to clarify, this isn't a random query, I'm at this phase on a rifle.