DUGABOY1,

Well I don't know about the wood rasp scenario but I will agree that the decision to punch the rings about the muzzle block was certainly different, and the reason I included the photo in my post. I prefer the more typical cross-hatching or scroll work like most but what does one do? Many years ago there was a 9.3X74R mate to this one (identical receiver and all) for sale on the GGCA's (German Gun Collectors Association) website, back in the day when they had a "For Sale" section, I'd like to know if it had received the same treatment to it's muzzle.

Regards,

Buchseman