Calling all Lithgow experts

**SMLE1927** · 08-28-2020 09:03 AM

Hi mrclark303 pretty sure it’s a No1 butt And it has the correct number 1 buttplate. It’s a “S” marked short butt. My pictures don’t show it well but it looks like there was originally typical Lithgow icon

markings on the side that were sanded off. I can distinctly see 194(2or3) but the rest are pretty much gone and too faint to identify.

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**Homer** · 08-30-2020 05:34 AM

Need better photos if you can.

Is the nosecap numbered and mismatched of is it unnumbered?

**SMLE1927** · 08-30-2020 11:10 AM

Hi Homer. The nose cap is numbered but not matching. There are Australian icon

**Homer** · 08-30-2020 08:28 PM

No expert here but this rifle has the signs it’s been built up.

**SMLE1927** · 08-31-2020 09:27 AM

Thanks for the reply, Homer. You have helped to confirm my suspicions. I’m honestly not too bothered by it either way as the barrel is in great shape so I will add it to the shooter pile. Prices for full wood enfields, original or rebuilt, seem to have skyrocketed in here in Canada icon

lately, so I don’t feel bad about my purchase. The headspace is good and I will double check the lug contact. Appreciate the reply’s.

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