When I first looked at the checkering on Jaaack's EG I thought it was for sure Savage. Just looking at rifles from the mid 30's, I'm now questioning that opinion. The only solid forearms rifles to compare it to is the R/RS and T, neither of which has the Schnobel fore-end. The R/RS had switched to 2 pt checkering by 357xxx. The pads are not checkered and the quality of checkering does not compare to the K so I don't think it would be the $7 option. The part I find most out of character is the excessive amount of checkering on the forearm and how close to the grip cap it is. Also, all of the checkered butt stocks I looked at the checkering outline is curved above the pistol grip at the front vs sharp cornered.
I'm no expert on this subject . I'm only going by what I see on Savage rifles from around the time of Jaaack's rifle. It looks right to most people here so I'd say get it lettered and see if the checkering is logged.
Sure can't complain about the condition or caliber of the rifle!
