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Thanks.
It does not say Steyr or Budapest atop the receiver, or anywhere else. The top of the receiver has no markings at all.

Can you elaborate because I'm not sure I understood your reply. Are there any known examples that did not have the normal receiver markings? I'm no expert, but I don't see how they could have...

The metal is definitely reblued, although it may not show very well in the photos. Under the wood, it's pretty obvious, and in very good shape. As for the buttplate, it has more of the same finish,...

Sorry about that; here are some. Let me know if you want a shot of the other side. That side has the serial stamped into the stock, near the buttplate, if that helps....

This particular rifle is notable for its lack of markings. It has the short front sight, a very nice walnut stock with a brownish shellac or varnish of some kind. It has a front sight hood with two...

Supposing I wanted to replace this piece, how do I go about getting one in more-or-less matching beech? So far, Google has revealed very little.
Would I need to send it to someone to have one...

Thanks for the reply, Patrick. The rear guard does actually move fore and aft with the front guard not moving. I've added a picture of the joint between the forward and rear guards. The forward end...

How loose is too loose? Since my micrometer has dead batteries, I'm using the ruler to measure. The guard moves fore and aft about just shy of 1/8th inch. Otherwise, the gun is in truly excellent...

Been collecting a few other milsurps but just recently picked up my first LE, a '52 No4, MkII, in darn nice condition.