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    Quote Originally Posted by Archutsr6 View Post
    why there is an extra number stamped above and between the first two serial numbers?
    Looks like they forgot a digit and had to add.

    Quote Originally Posted by Archutsr6 View Post
    I thought so also but it's not on the bolt, stock or muzzle cap.
    It wouldn't matter there for accounting purposes. Those could end up changed.
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