Thanks for the comments, gentlemen. I am fully aware of how lucky I am to have custody
of this marvellous British sporting classic.

I haven't sought a copy of the retail ledger for this rifle to date. I understand the
records for Army & Navy are held at the University of Glasgow Business Record Centre,
Glasgow G12 8QQ, Tel. 0141 339 8855; Fax 0141 330 4808, Attention University Archivist,
or http://www.archives.gla.ac.uk/collects/guides/armynavy.html
Cost is around 25 quid I believe (was BPS23.50 in 2003).

I'll add it to the 'to do' list!

SOS: If there is a definitive Lee Speed book, I am not aware of it. I'd certainly be
interested to hear recommendations from the NE.com membership for additional
reading or resource material on these charismatic rifles.