Thanks for the replies. I took it completely apart to check things. I added a safety, since it was missing. I swapped the Tasco scope for a Weaver K10 I had, and the safety clears. With a strong light, I saw the faint markings on the barrel, RA 3-44, so it was re-barreled somewhere in its lifetime.
Looks like this rifle was probably built in June / July 1943. According to Remington Society Production Data and Serial Number Schedule letter I found online, I'll need a Feb to Sep 43 barrel for a correct restoration. It doesn't specify 2 or 4 groove.
As far as finishes for restoration, I know the buttplate, rear sling swivel, trigger guard (small loop? or large loop?), follower and spring, upper & lower bands, handguard ring and clips, bayonet lug, screws, bolt assembly should be arsenal blued, right? Receiver, barrel should be parked. What about Redfield mount, screws, and rings, blued or parked? Rings I have now are horizontal and appear to be 1".
Lastly, does this S/N (3411908) have any SRS info on it?
Thanks again.
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