Figured it put. Apparently it's older than the the current date code system. It has VIII81 on the barrel and under the bolt handle indicating it was made in August 1981.
Thank you for that Rex, I have been trying to date my new acquisition, since finding this site,Figured it put. Apparently it's older than the the current date code system. It has VIII81 on the barrel and under the bolt handle indicating it was made in August 1981.