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Agree that the rib markings are suspect. The forend iron "4" in the serial # is also of concern. I suppose it could have been a replacement and someone messed up the number, but that could have happened originally.
Are there any markings on the under side of the rib you could see with a mirror?
Still, for its age, it is a nice one, but I do see why they were willing to discount it.