noworyz
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I was lucky enough to acquire this rifle a few days ago..... I will post a pic or two later this evening... The 5B prefix told me 1955-1962 & the scepter proof says 1956-Birmingham..(FXB by insp. 2). it does have the schnabel stock.... the guy I purchased it from had it two weeks & never shot the rifle & cant contact the guy before him.... The bolt operates flawlessly with no cartridge but its firm to close/finish the bolt on 2 different types of factory ammo as well as new unloaded brass... honestly, the gun doesn't even look broken in yet....This rifle looks newer than most any rifle I own.... there are 1 or two small stock scratches & 2 small marks on the bluing & that's pretty much it.... I have e-mailed Knibbs but he requested some upfront $ to date my rifle.... the internet got me to where I am now... I have seen a few references to books that might shed some light...... its #5B110 and the 110 is on the barrel, bolt, & action so appears no mod's done.... I wonder where this has been for the last 57 years....