I think it would be worth lettering.

The one question I have is that I'm thinking the R's with 3 point checkering from that era also had 3 point checkering on the forearm. Is that right?

This rifle has 3 point checkering on the wrist and 2 point on the forearm. I don't know if that is cause for suspicion or not?

The checkering does look Savage to me though, but I am not an expert in that regard.

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