Lithgow .303, Is it normal for action date and stock date to differ?

**Supaduke** · 10-19-2017 10:16 PM

I am looking at picking up a very nice Lithgow icon

no.1 mk III*. The action, bolt , nose cap etc are all matching and in excellent condition. The action is marked 1942, the buttstock however, is marked 1943. The seller tells me this was a pretty normal thing. Can you guys possibly confirm or deny that information?. I have bought a few rifles off this guy over the years and he generally seems honest and upfront.I don't think he is trying to screw me over, would just be nice to get an independent opinion.

Thanks very much for your time.

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**Homer** · 10-19-2017 10:57 PM

Yes it is totally normal. Action made and dated 1942, rifle assembled and completed 1943. Even much larger differences between action and butt dates can be observed on rifles assembled late 30's to 1940. The biggest spread I've seen are 1928 dated actions assembled in 1939/40.

**Supaduke** · 10-19-2017 11:27 PM

Excellent, thanks Homer , that's good to know. He's always been honest with me previously.

**Terrylee** · 10-20-2017 03:21 PM

A typical example.

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**Supaduke** · 10-20-2017 07:04 PM

Yes, that's pretty much exactly how mine is marked. Appreciate the responses.

**browningautorifle** · 10-20-2017 08:16 PM

Nice rifle Terrylee...

**CINDERS** · 10-20-2017 09:09 PM

Agreed

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