Lithgow No1 MkIII* rescued from local gunshow.

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Located this rifle last weekend and now it is time to attempt to "unbubba". Looks simple enough.
Attachment 31675Attachment 31676Attachment 31677Attachment 31678Attachment 31679Attachment 31680 No 1 Mk III* 1941 nice bore ,reciever and bolt match,recoil reinforcing plates installedVery lightly import marked JCC Ny,Ny under charging bridge on the right side. I believe the wood to be coachwood and therin lies the problem. BDL has the upper handguard but not the forend. I would like to replace the forestock with coachwood but it seems as though those are a bit difficult to find. Anyone have any ideas as to where I might start to look? Or should I try to stain to match a beech to match the coachwood? The buttstock is well marked (although faintly) and sound so I would like to retain it. Please see the photos and comment freely on this question or anything interisting I missed with the markings etc..
Thanks as always.

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[paulseamus]

If you want Aussie coachwood, after checking with BDL, keep an eye on ebay. Try searching the Aussie site ebay.com.au rather than .com - There are no real issues exporting woodwork from Australia, but there may be issues importing into the USA

PM me if you have issues sourcing a nosecap. I may have a spare in the shed.

[JerryB08]

I just finished a 1953 Lithgow No Mark 3. Same importer, it was sporterized too.... even got a deer this year at 200 yards. I had a HECK of a time staining my coach woodButt stock to match but I finally did it. And it look's really great although I would have rather had all coachwood. Now for the good news. There is a full set of coachwood on EBAY.com right now. I found every part I need there. From the same guy I got mine. If my eyes aren't playing tricks with me. It's all coachwood. I would buy it but I paid a high price for my stock set as it was perfect and well marked.

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Mine was simple. Except the accurizing parts. I was learning as I went and had to re do some things to get everything proper. I have this site to thank for that. I also landed a MUES no 1 improved for it.

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JerryBO8
I have been scanning Ebay had have seen a couple of sets but none listed as Aussie or coachwood. Tried search critera SMLE stock,Lithgow stock ,Enfield stock. Can you post a link? I would love to see pictures of your rifle if you care to post.
Thanks