Well I think I got an even better deal. 2907XX 1954, barrel date code was 53 as 2907XX is early in 54 I am OK with that. Bluing was almost perfect, a couple of thin spots on the bolt knob was all. A couple of slight dents in the stock nothing through the finish. It may not have ever had a scope mounted, as the blanking screws were still in place. Bore was perfect, bluing on the ejector was not marked, and the bluing on the steel butt plate was without a mark. (I think both the ejector and butt plate were blued from the factory) They were asking $1899, I got it for $1599. Have to wait 10 days to pick it up so no pictures yet. CA is an insane state, but I have found that if a firearm is not a Taticool or plastic fantastic deals can be found.
