I was looking at an Inland with a serial number in the 288,000 range, at a local auction house. My biggest concern is the barrel has no manufacturer name, and no date. It may have a Winchester W with a P just below the front sight. It concerns me as the barrel and barrel band look pretty new compared to the rest of the rifle.

I also read somewhere that the barrel should have lathe marks, this one does not, and is pretty smooth.

Is this legitimate?

CDM
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