Thanks guys for your input. The Savage," Less Telescope" referenced above also has staked screws. Yes, "X" marking found on the wood under the front pad. No trace of ghost numbers on the top of small of the butt. There are fine transverse scratches that are very suspicious. The wood there is still proud of the socket, but not as much as on the sides. Again, lots of pictures.
Is that a (19)'56 breaching date in the 2nd last photo?
Last edited by Lee Enfield; 04-11-2013 at 09:31 PM.