eightbore, have not looked at it closely enough to note the year code and didn't even think of looking for stoeger markings. and didn't take any particular note of the f/e latch. haven't looked at it as closely as if i were buying it and didn't want to attract the attention of whoever was watching on the cctv by dismantling it.
Mike, yeah i saw that one (the ad i mean). the one i'm looking at is identical except lesser condition. i've never actually bought a gun from them tho i've sold one on consignment thru them and sold them a Scottish baskethilt outright. i've tried to buy a couple but the distance (i.e. gas or shipping) involved plus sales tax always made it cheaper to go out of state and my impression is they run kinda high.
roger