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So based on the helpful information I gathered here yesterday it seems this rifle needs some work to be returned to working order. I took the foreend off and it does appear the gap was due to the stock screw being turned without removing the foreend at some point. The hex screw was not really screwed in, just kinda hanging out in there. Two main questions. How do I properly replace the stock (what resources are good to learn this) and does the rest of the rifle look good to go? The numbers all match and it appears it was re-furbished during ww2 as the barrel is a 42 date but matches the other serials.

Hey all,
I recently picked up a smle that was made by SSA but I am having trouble finding any information regarding what it is realistically worth or even just information about SSA rifles. I found that they were made as part of the “peddle scheme”. The bolt, receiver and nose cap numbers match. The only downside is the stock appears to have been cleaned at some point and there’s a hex screw on the bottom of the nose cap. Not sure if the previous owner or the gunsmith that cleaned it up before I bought it did that. Any information or opinions of value would be appreciated!