i seen the maybe punch marks i assumed they were pitting in the metal. it dose have the date on the breech but dose not have a date on the lock plate. some people to me it is not supposed to be one there others say there should be. not sure which one is right. of course these are local guys and i am not sure if what they are saying is fact or just there opinion. i have seen both way on the internet so which one would be right.