If the serial number is on the left side of the stock, just to the rear of the wrist (grip area), it is probably a re-import from Israel. Most of these that are coming back from Israel were Mash Az volunteer Police (neighborhood watch with guns, basically) weapons. They are generally very good mechanically, as the Israelis really take care of their weapons, and generally used USGI replacement parts. If the serial number matches the one on the receiver, it is actually a plus. I had one for a number of years, and it was an excellent weapon.
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