I'll have to check the axis pins more closely tonight and I'll take a couple of pictures too. The scratches didnt appear uniform like youd see if the arm was rubbing the cylinder. Seemed more like the edges on the end of the cocking arm had dragged across the surface when it was withdrawn.

Also appreciate finding out it is a luxus, my knowledge of the various models that have been and gone is very limited. Apparently the only reason he was drawn to it in the shop was the fact he recognised it was a 35 but and liked the look of the wood and had never seen one without the finger grooves before.