Hello: thanks again for all the info. Its interesting about the one rifle being an antique and another modern because of its serial number. I have been trying to acquire this piece for quite some time and do not intend to sell it any time soon. It's funny this is the oldest U.S.
Military weapon I own and it was the previous owners most modern. I had to come up with some civil war items to get it. That took a lot of hunting around but I think it was worth it.