german marked SMLE (real or fake?)

[Kev G]

I think the German use of captured weapons is well documentated,I believe someone (Son ?) has allready posted a link to the Axis History forums which has an ongoing thread dedicated to photographic evidence of this (mainly Soviet small arms).
Whether any captured small arm was checked and stamped by an inspector I don't know.Apart from giving it a 'once over' it seems not allot more could be done without having gauging limits for every type and calibre of weapon that might be encountered ?
I am more familiar with Waffenampt inspection stamps (WaA followed by the inspectors number under a stylised eagle) e.g WaA63, as used in German and German controled factories as a production QC mark.
If the number 283 is supposed to be an inspectors number it is undocumentated AFAIK and have never encountered an inspectors number done with individual punches as allready mentioned.
As for what is inside the wreath underneath the eagle I haven't got a clue but the best image I have tinkered with to get a clearer view is as a negative.
I'm curious as to what the 'comma' type marks are on the wood going against the grain,are they typical of a timber type , sanding or insect damage ? Has this any bearing as to whether they are under the stamp ?

ATB Kevin