I notice that the rifle serial number isn't engraved on the side of the right rear sight protector. It should be there but since the finish looks almost Parkerized, it may have been swept away by the bead/sand blaster? Usually there's some remnant visible. Mine has been through Weedon and although the serial number is filled in with the WRS blue finish and the engraving no longer bright, it's still quite legible.

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Doug already pointed that out I see. I'd guess instead of being one of the 2001, it was assembled in 2001! I'd also guess the scope bases aren't original but new reproductions.