WTK - Is No.5 Handguard hard to find?

[Steppenwolf]

I guys once again I dip into the well, Are Lee Enfield No.5 furniture pieces difficult to obtain? I am buying one which could use new furniture or at least the handguard. What is the proper finish for the metal of this beasty?

Ubique
SW

 

[josquin]

Numrich (www.e-gunparts.com) has them; I got one for my Nº5 bubba. They are not originals, however, so probably not suitable if you are restoring a real collector's piece. Can't remember the price but it was reasonable and they will ship these to Canada. Mine was a slightly different grain to the rest of the stock and required a little extra inletting where it meets the stock band at the receiver but otherwise OK.

Stuart