I did spend a few hours in the workshop of Mr Wharton a number of years ago. I only met Margarita as Ron was sick that day. Every courtesy was extended to me, being left alone in the workshop (with a mug of tea)to go through the registers. I was only interested in the 1914-1918 and 1939-1945 periods. It was clear the records were not complete, but I did not take a note of what they did and did not encompass.

I suspect there may well be a record of the sale if your rifle received a Lancaster serial number, obtaining this if it still exists may have to wait until circumstances change in the fullness of time.

Had your rifle been retailed by the likes of William Evans you would have been able to get the information you want, have a look at the Lee Speed section on this forum.

Them's the breaks!

Regards

AlanD
Sydney