Quote Originally Posted by Surpmil View Post
Can't tell you anything about the marks, except that likely to be inspection stamps, but the stock/handguard have shrunk considerably and would benefit from raw linseed oilicon applied generously and repeatedly.
I was thinking about replacing the stock entirely, as it has a crack along the butt, secured by glue and a couple of screws. However I am pretty sure this is a Boer rifle, so replacing a *potential* authentic stock, albeit cracked, with a surplus Chileanicon one makes me kinda reluctant. On the other hand, the stock has absolutely no markings whatsoever, so it's a wildcard really. Thanks for the advice though.