Hey Guys, been meaning to do more research on this gun I've had in my safe for years. I've had it since 1996 (it was a Christmas gift from my mom, I was 11 at the time haha). I've never fired it, I got sucked into collecting U.S. Arms in the past several years, so this has been on the back burner.
I know almost nothing about it. I know it was purchased for $500 in the mid 90's. I can't find an import mark on it (not saying its not import marked, I'm just saying I can't find any and I'm looking in all the usual places you find them on the Lee Enfields). It's never been fired. I've just taken it out to oil it once and a while. Looks to be a 1943 Lithgow.
But I'm trying to find out whatever I can about it, so any help would be greatly appreciated. I'll leave it up to the jury. I haven't seen one ever in this condition just some older war horses once and a while on Gunbroker or Samco.
I tried to get all the pictures the best my phone can provide of all the markings and cartouches. I can get more if necessary.
Any ideas of value (I have no desire to sell it I'm just curious if it's worth at least the $500 of the original price) or helpful information.
Thanks,
Andrew