Hello all,
Haven't posted in a while. I have a question for the gurus about Pre '64 M70 proof marks.
If the proof marks are in the usual "9 o'clock" position (not near 12 o'clock as on some late guns) but slightly covered by the stock wood, does this indicate a different stock than the gun was originally assembled with?
Rule (page 56) seems to say the barreled action was in the stock when proof fired and stamped. If this is true, then the proof marks should not be covered or partially covered. I have seen some very close to the edge, but in this case I mean perhaps 1/4 to 1/3 of the both the receiver and barrel ovals are beneath the edge of the wood.
I did a search, but found nothing. Thanks in advance for any replies.
Best,
Gun Doc
