Had sling studs and stock had it's share of dings and dents. Bluing looked in great shape if I remember, not sure about muzzle.
It's definitely an unusual specimen, I'd consider them a collectible item. Not sure about whether they would bring a premium, or how much of one.
Along with these you have the early EG's that are both stamped to the side and d&t - though because of receivers like this, it's technically impossible to tell if the early EG's with both were d&t at the factory or after market. I think we've seen enough that are both stamped to the side and d&t from early on that I feel comfortable saying some were done at the factory.
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