Hello all.

Over the weekend I picked up what I hope is a good deal, a 30-06 DMW in a nice stock with a Loopy M8 4X (1977 vintage) for $300.

I have tried to do some proof mark and SN research and quickly discovered there is a lot out there?

I tried to get the pics on this post but it told me they were the wrong size but the image gallery took them, so I made a image gallery of pics in the image gallery section under " DMW assistance." Included are pics of the rifle and plenty of proof marks, stamps, etc form the side of the action, bottom of action, follower, bolt, screws, etc.

Could anyone please help me with some info on this one? Also, and this may be the deciding factor in keeping it or not (I can return it), when the new barrel was installed they didn't modify the mag box/rails/follower for it, so with 30-06 it can only hold one in the mag as others will gun up the works. It feeds 7x57 rounds just fine...

Thanks for any assistance, this one is a bit out of my wheelhouse.

Courtney