I'm sure this rifle has had more than one little freshen-up in it's time, and yes as noted above there was a fair bit of massage etc in London on it's way over here to the states.

It seems to have taken it's 'sleeping beauty' wake-up-call quite well though, and considering the hands it's passed through it makes good sense.

When I get more than a few minutes together to comment, I'll share some more on the rifle -- including how neat that trigger-guard really is!

Cheers
Tinker