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Quote Originally Posted by Garden Valley View Post
The markings on early '03A4 rifles were partially obscured by the scope mount base, but they were shortly relocated to clear the scope mount, and they were still marked '03A3.
This is incorrect. All production A4's were made with the nomenclature (MODEL 03-A3) moved to the side to clear the scope base. At least one A4 prototype was assembled on an 03-A1. Note it used side mount for scope and took full advantage of the Weaver's eye relief.
Regards,
Jim