I'm not sure why the "P" has a ghost double. Did the hammer bounce? Was it applied twice?"
I am not sure what is above the "P".
The indention in the cleaning rod filler end looks just like it does in the picture. Doesn't appear to be a character I am familiar with if it is intentional.
The barrel has some good bluing on it, making me suspect that a previous owner may have fooled with it. The bore is good. Also, the buttplate screws are nicely blued and may be replacements. I have a 1896 sporter with the original screws. Do I dare swap them out?