Butlersrangers,
Thanks for the information regarding the screws and barrel band. Yesterday I pulled the action for the first time and found the rear trigger guard screw the tightest. Since I had the action out i cleaned the metal bits w/0000 steel wool and oil, finding few areas of concern. Now the metal bits have had a bit of oil and wipe down. On the wood under the magazine I found a stamped in E. As this is sporterized there are no original marks on the rest of the stock.

I appreciate your information for padding at the bench. I was using a padded forward rest, left hand supporting the butt, right elbow at 90°. If I need to check zero off the bench again I will try an approach more as suggested on these pages. Thanks to all for their responses.