Quote Originally Posted by Rick the Librarianicon View Post
The rifle may have been commercially refinished. I'd agree with Flying10 - look carefully for the month, maybe with a magnifying glass.
I took a second look when I got home and in the right light I can make out number 2. Very faint but glad I looked at it more closely this time.

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Quote Originally Posted by Salt Flat View Post
Warzone, Your action doesn't appear to be seated all the way into the stock. I suspect the action screws are loose or the triggerguard/magazine is misaligned and/or hung up and not seated into the receiver.
Salt Flat
Thanks Salt Flat. I'll make sure to take a look when I disassemble the rifle this weekend.