I'M BACK Sorry, but I've been OOC, with no Elect Service, and on & off Water Service, from Friday, June 29, until yesterday. Both continue to come and go. It all started with an extreme wind storm on the 29th, blowing huge trees across most roadways and onto many structures. I was one of the lucky ones, with no physical damage. A week without elect, water, air conditioning, ice, and fuel for vehicles, was pretty tough.

Thanks to all for the GREAT info. I see then that this Rifle has not been to Canadaicon, but was sent to the UKicon around Mar 1942, and then released by the Mil for Civ use sometime after 1954. The "X" I discribed is actually "Crossed Scepters" with "2" perhaps indicating a date of 1962. "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" with serial number, is stamped on top of the barrel and receiver. The crudely stamped "1 SAL" is still a mystery. I hope I got it all right. The newer looking Mag came with the Rifle, and works great. The price was $50, from a good friend. I found the dull looking Magazine at a local Gun Show, in a pile of "unknowns". The man was asking $10, but gave it to me for $5.00. I cleaned twigs and strings out of it, and it works great. Thanks again everyone. I wonder if the Rifle can handle modern pressures, such as that produced by the CCI Stinger round ( I really like Stingers ).

Sonny B.