Michael, There are no markings on the barrel except a witness line. The action has only regular Mauser production marks, and serial #57271. "71" is on all small parts except the extractor, and 7271 is on the bolt root. The number "4366" is on the left side of the reciever ring below the stock line in the place where Rigby usually numbered their actions. "safe" is inlayed in gold on the safety lever in Rigby fashion. There is no evidence of any government proofs, either German or British. The reciever ring measures 1.412 so no evidence that anything could have been removed. Did G&H access their actions from Rigby? It would be interesting to see what the Rigby records have for #4366.
This is a great handling rifle in my favorite bolt action caliber. The stock style is of the earlier G&H type with shadow line "Whelen" cheekpiece which I also prefer. I am a happy camper!
How many other .404's do you list? What is the number of the other "problem"?
Thanks for the info.
All the best, Mal
