Raimey,

It does look similar. I took the forend off again tonight and you just cannot make out what was under the scratching; not even with a magnifying glass and flash light. I even tried to make a rubbing. You can tell there was lettering there at one point, but whoever obliterated the mark knew what they were doing.

Does the L.B. in the circle near the barrel flats tell us anything?

Appreciate your input!

----MattH
President, Ga. Vintagers