Hi Mossin,
The T may not be too much to worry about, as it could be an early 4T conversion, or indeed it might be a later rifle but having been through ordnance a couple of times may have lost the T through the refinishing process. Not so sure about the 'M' on the scope slipping range scale - all the ones I've seen had the 'M'. Is it possible someone's retro-converted it for some reason? Photo's would be nice. I might have a spare range scale if you need one.

My commiserations you missed out on that Evans the other day. I'd have loved it too but couldn't even think of bidding for the next few weeks.......too many bills to pay!

ATB