Originally Posted by Mr W martin
I agree with historic bore... after market/replacement engraving. It just doesn't look correct.

K???????? B??????? Potential owners initials/name!

I have handled a lot of 700's and have never seen serial number suffix/prefix.
Just my thoughts. Regards Mr w martin

The wear on the tang is consistent with the rest of the gun, and the rest of the engraving on tbe trigger guard and tang is the same as the other model 700 I have on hand...I don’t think it's aftermarket/ replacement.