m4220

I noticed that too, but thought the barrel might be cross threaded and not seated. However if it's a mismatched barrel that means it's not a VL&D rifle. Also, I don't know what accounts for the hack job done to the inletting. It definitely is not original to the rifle.

I will just have to wait for the rifle to arrive although I haven't yet mailed the check. I may end up with a very expensive Lyman 35 and front sight, a mauser action, and a nice looking stock that could be repaired at significant cost.