My 1940 RS has an 8 stamped on the front of the receiver and a 6 on the bottom of the barrel, Matching #'s, front swivel holds the forearm on, etc.
My 1950 R or RS? has nothing on the front of the receiver or bottom of the barrel. The sling swivel is separate from the screw that holds the forearm on.
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