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It would be helpful to have pics. Should be diamonds (not triangles) around the front crossbolt.

If you can't get pics, can you tell us what the stamped cartouche on the left side buttstock looks like? Also, is there a year stamped on the top receiver cover, or a star stamped on the left side of the receiver? All numbers matching?

The "Swan Vt" and the "CCCP" are added by the importer. Most likely from Century Arms.

Regardless, it sounds like you are in a high likelihood to have a non-refurbished gun in your possession - a very good thing, BTW. Leaving the condition just as it is at present will preserve the value. Refinishing a non-refurbished gun will diminish the value by hundreds of dollars.

Hope that helps!

[QUOTE="martin08, post: 2517812, member: 13991"] It would be helpful to have pics. Should be diamonds (not triangles) around the front crossbolt. If you can't get pics, can you tell us what the stamped cartouche on the left side buttstock looks like? Also, is there a year stamped on the top receiver cover, or a star stamped on the left side of the receiver? All numbers matching? The "Swan Vt" and the "CCCP" are added by the importer. Most likely from Century Arms. Regardless, it sounds like you are in a high likelihood to have a non-refurbished gun in your possession - a very good thing, BTW. Leaving the condition just as it is at present will preserve the value. Refinishing a non-refurbished gun will diminish the value by hundreds of dollars. Hope that helps! [/QUOTE]

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