cali201, I looked at that site also. The hand guard section has the HQ, which was Hilerich & Bradsby, Louisville, KY of Louisville Slugger fame, which pleases me since I abide in that region when not on the road working. The stock is plainly marked HQ and doesn't appear to be re-stamped or forged. Considering the condition of the stock when I received it and the fact that the seller thought it was marked HD, I would consider it authentic. Thanks, Bruce.