ok well i did the trade, pics tommorow here is what I got. The metal on the gun is free of rust and the riflings are in excelent shape. The swasticas are clear and not worn down. All numbers match. Barrel, stock, and reciever. It even has the original sling with it. The stock itself has worn areas and scratches on it. Plus it even has an original sling. Even got a bayonet with original case, but it is pretty beat up. All in all it looks like a great rifle. Plus I didnt see a second date stamp. The date is 1940.

The m1 was a 44 bolt, 51 recieved and barrel and had a refinished stock. Plus someone electric penciled numbers into the bolt and the rifleings were about shot.