I don't have any inside info,but if it was under 2G i would take a chance on it. I have done business with Joe, his prices are pretty high,but i have never known him to state something like "factory engraved"without being sure about it. Maybe Fug will chime in ,hes a pretty good friend of Joe.I know joe has moved a lot of savages and numerous montreal home gaurd rifles.I gave some odd savages with special order engraving that dont match normal engraving styles.