I truly appreciate everyone’s input, comments and education. I’m attaching a couple more photos.

There was a 3 piece cleaning rod and oiler in the butt of the stock, I can attach photos if anyone is interested, but assume it’s nothing unusual. What I did notice is that there is the number 16 with a 44 underneath it. Any significance to the number inside the butt door?

While not the best, I’ve also attached a photo of the bore. Under light, there’s a couple of spots within the first 1/2” or so of the bore which you can see in the photo. After that, it’s quite clean and fairly shiny. Rifling is very strong throughout.

I also took the advise from ‘butlersrangers’ and found a correct period original 1901 rear sight screw which I hope to receive shortly.

Mike

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