Well, Chuck, you did it again! Great job!
The serial was preserved! It's a bit more defined if you look at it at the right angle, especially once I wiped off the excess oil.
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What was barely left of the leading "3 4" is more defined. Pics of how it was originally are in post 8...a link for convenience https://www.milsurps.com/showthread....l=1#post501780

NOS scant coming any minute this evening, and I need source a couple items...barrel bands, rear swivel, stamped trigger gaurd, butt plate, and handgaurd ring are all that's left.

Chuck actually did 2 barreled actions for me. That thread is here https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=73716...I've been slow rust bluing the small parts that need to bluing now that I've gotten pretty good (relative statement) at it.

Great work Chuck. Every time I call you've been an inspiration, and are never shy to inflate my confidence when needed. If I didn't know how busy you were, I'd call more often.