Savage No4T?

[EnfieldC]

Hello, we can list under items I bought because they peaked my curiosity and hurt my wallet. I purchased this about a year ago. In my collection I really wanted an early Savage No4 mk1 (no star) with the button cocking piece etc. I stumbled across this hiding on an auction site and picked it up. It appears to be an early Savage with low serial, early parts, 5 groove barrel, and the puzzling part- a T stamp. It has what appears to be the correct pads with good craftsmanship installing the pads and the cheek piece seems to have been on there for 80 years now. It has the serial in the end of the forearm and has 11 under the wrist. No scope numbering and a T struck in the receiver. I compared it to my T that was authenticated by many including forum members and the T strike looks the same. Here are photos my apologies for the glare I have the metal greased to prevent further rust spots. I can post the serial if not legible. Thanks for help in advance. I did a reenactment with a gent with a similar serial number Savage no4T with matching no32 scope, and chest and all. I would say it is a less T rifle but the striking on the receiver has me puzzled.

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