Quote Originally Posted by slow_runner View Post
There are numbers that are recognisable. Is it possible to take a decent hi resolution macro shot in good natural light of the serial number? S??693
It doesn't appear that much metal needs to be removed to make it appear good again.
If that is true, I would set the trigger block up in the lathe and take enough off to clean it up.
Blend the stock to the trigger block and re stamp, or use the services of a good engraver.
That is a good idea. Someone did suggest to re stamp it after sorting the trigger block out. I can defiantly see a S??693. I think there might be a 4 before the 6?

I put it back together, it does shoot. Needs a new seal, a piston keeper screw(there are two screw holes on the piston. One that attaches the seal and the other I believe to be a keeper screw), cocking arm keeper screw and rear sight. I have a spare rear sight base that will fit. Just thinking whether it is worth it to fix up or leave as is....