Yes- that is what I meant-- It does indeed look like the electro-etching was buffed off- I have a M54 in SG .270 made in 1934- used a fair amount, but the etched matching number to the stamped serial number is still visible on the bolt group. 1 in 14: twist- fairly shallow rate, as compared to a .308 or a .243"?? My main concern is the "ampuated" barrel, albiet crowned-- how much does this affect long range accuracy at S. Dakota prairie dawg ranges-?? I checked Midway and ammo, albiet a tad pricey, is available. I'm taking my pre-Garcia Sako L59 in .243Win this summer as my "main stay" dinger- going to West SD, late August early Sept--So I am thinking of this older "cherry" M70 as a "second"..
As for scopes, I'm open right now- thinking a 10X or 12X Unterl- or a Kahles, Leupold, Redifeld- and Hornady factory--Thanks for the input. RWTF
