I just bought this today and have been wanting a Pre war Model 70 in nice shape, especially in .270 NOT 30-06, for quite some time. This one came with G&H SIDE MOUNT AND LYMAN ALASKAN SCOPE. I was really impressed with the refurb job it looked like it had been done in a way that it doesn't jump out as a recent refinish [if in fact it is!]I can't be sure. The best part, I don't believe with G&H mounts selling for $325 and Alaskans going for $375 I overpaid at $1275. It will be a hunting piece and I was quite happy, in that it was the best buy I'VE SEEN IN YEARS! WHAT SAY YOU? Serial Number 30,3xx = APPROX. JAN.1940 JERRY

P.S. Could the work be Monte Mandarino's?