What is the significance of an "X" mum? Does it greatly detract from the value? The rifle is in nice shape otherwise. The "X" basically follows the lines of the mum itself and then extend another 1/8" beyond. There is another parallel line slightly off one of the arms of the "X".

I'm assuming it was the lazy way to deface the mum so not likely a bring back.

A second rifle has a very nice looking stock which the seller assumes was lightly sanded and refinished. It does have Japaneseicon writing engraved on the buttstock and otherwise looks great. Any way to tell if it has been refinished or just well cared for?
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