The seller says the letters on the left side buttstock are "E R" not "B R." I thought they were "E R," ....it is hard to tell from the photos, but I'll bet Rick is right about the "B.R." I asked the seller about these letters and he said he had no idea what they represented. I've never seen them on any of the "Red Stars" before and this bothered me. The rifle is listed as being in Utah and the seller said that the rifle came from someone who was now deceased, but who had worked in California in the past. I don't think there is any question but that it is one of the Levin rifles purchased from the "Red Star," but something about this one bothered me....maybe the lack of good quality photos and a lack of info on the rifle's history. Maybe the seller just didn't know exactly what he had. At any rate, if it is totally legit the purchaser got a very good deal.