Probably slightly off topic, but the New Zealand government bought up the last of BSA's Commercial long Lee Enfield barreled actions in the twenties.
They were a mix of military proof and commercial proof.The military proved ones carry a 20 date stamp.
They were used to "rejuvenate" our well used long lee rifles.The woodwork and other fittings were simply put over onto the new barreled actions.
So if you see a NZ marked long Lee whether sporterised or in military trim with the plain BSA co receiver they are not commercial rifles or a volunteer pattern,just the NZ military doing things on the cheap!
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