I am restoring 2 SMLE. I recently received what appears to be a NOS or SMLE forestock in excellent condition. I believe it is walnut. It has drop-in fit on either rifle. It is clearly oversized, and most evident on the nose cap. The stock has the cut out for the cut-off. When was this stock made, and who made it?
I have a theory that it's Australianicon, but can't find the stamps to prove it.

I'd also like thoughts on which rifle is more worth restoring with this forestock.
Enfield 1917
Bluing 90%
No import marks, no marks showing sold out of service.
Sporterized, all existing parts match.
Evidence of 1920 repair and reblued.
Lithgow 1941
Parkerized, 95%
Importer stamp on right of reciever.
Non matching polished bolt.
50's rebuild.

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