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No, I think you are just fine an M1 of mine has a number in its serial stamped lighter than the rest of it. I don't think anybode has tried to pull any funny business with your rifle.

I am pretty certain this has been through a rebuild. My M1903A3 is similar in that it has three test fire proof stamps.

Edit: I am certain they did test fire proof marks when it was finished being...