Good evening, all.

I've been a collector for years, and recently acquired a nice No.4 Mk 1 Long Branch, one of the first 10k rifles, dated 1941. Every single part has the LB stamp where it should be, except I'm a bit confused about the furniture.

The fore stock has no real markings except the end cap, which is the often seen M.B.13.
I can't recall what manufacturer code this is, and can't seem to find it in my books.. it's driving me crazy to think everything on this rifle seems completely unmolested except the forestock and forward upper handguard that happens to be Savage.

I understand it was common for the North American makers to share wood, but did they do it that early..in '41?

Thank you
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