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You guys are killing me!

Although I am new to British rifles, I have collected and shot British SXS's for many years. I am framiliar with proof marks, engraving styles, etc.

This gun carries appropriate british proof (& view) marks on the barrel, action and bolt.

The barrel inscription "Westley Richards & Co. London" is in the appropriate location (spelled correctly) and is engraved rather than stamped. yes it is engraved but the work is a lower level of craftmanship

The engraving, although somewhat sparce, and not appropriate for a "best Gun" seems quite tastefull and of appropriate quallity for a hunting gun. I have seen big name Brit rifles with far less engraving.
it is not a matter of amount, with this it is more a matter of styling. way to open and crude to be english

The scope mounts did originally raise a question in my mind, that's why I asked. I don't think hex screws were even available when this gun was made.
hex head screws came in 1906, but are still not accepted on a london gun to this day. the sweated on square brigde is the major give away. WR guns used real actions that were forged

The serial number is appropriate for the era, and does kick out a year of manufacture on the WR website.
until you send them pictures of the gun and get them to letter it that means nothing. i just entered my triumph bonnevilles frame number in there and it gave me a 1934 year.(my bonneville is a '73)

Do any of you know if there should be any other markings under the wood? What should I look for and where?

Thanks

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