If men climb mountains because "they're there"... Maybe the same logic. I get an additional "conundrum kick" at the pre WWII Lyman Alaskan Scope application on a post WWII rifle! Believe that scope tube is 3/4". They were great scopes... For their era! I'd guess this rifle was damaged goods and Bubbed in a market low era before the term "pre '64" was widely adopted. The action looks good and that may be the residual value point!
Thanks for the" double take, say what" opportunity!
Best!
John