Hello 500Boswell,

Thank you so much for the info. Would you happen to have the picture you mentioned with the scout-rifle scope mounting? I'm thinking I might add one to this rifle.

Would you know how to contact Mr. Labuschagne? I'd be interested to have first hand info about this rifle for sake of provenance. Things like when made / modified, etc. I'm a real hound for the "stories" (history) about my guns. Because he initialed the escutcheon with his initials, I would assume he owned it for a while. I would love to hear if he actually used this rifle on any game.

thanks