Thanks TH44 and Roy.

Excellent pics TH44, i had never noticed the different border lines on different edges of the checkering.
Am i correct in thinking yours is nicely worn diamond top checkering?

Roy, i have spent LOTS of time on your website, looking, learning and soaking up details. I'm sure i will be back many many times before this is over. (I also never wanted a fighting knife either, now...) I noticed more of your rifles have diamond topped checkering as opposed to flat top. Between that info and the boarder lines i have more thinking to do.