Hi Patrick,
Thanks a lot for the info on the Germanicon proof marks. It reminded me that when I bought the rifle I was told that the marks on the woodwork were probably those of the German dealer or importer. Something I had forgotten!

It is in good shooting condition but I probably made a mistake a few years ago by having the woodwork restained as it was looking very patchy and bleached in places. Knowing what I do now I would probably have left it.