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Originally Posted by andy52
While inspecting the gun I noticed some additional stamps on the butt right below the serial number, it appears to be ODIN ALEX VA. what that means I have no idea.
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Odin was/is a firearms importer in Alexandria, VA, not unlike Interarms (also in Alexandria). I know they were there as late as the very early 80's. I worked in D.C. and stopped by both spots periodically to dig through stuff. It was usually pretty tough going - much rust and arsenal wood repair, but a gem could be found sometimes.
But now then, that implies that your TL left the U.S. at some point and imported back. You may assume that the country from which it was imported back, did not require proof, if you see no proof mark's. British, Canadian, Australian (all likely places) would have required a pass through a proof house. I would be thinking about a letter now.