The numbered dating only goes as far as 1970 after that, well apparently it's anyone's guess. They were made until up to 1989 or so. Everyone I have and have had has had all kinds of various proof marks stamped into them and I've never had any luck finding out what any of them were for. Date of birth doesn't seem to make much difference in value anyway. My favorite is the 1952 that my grandad gave me (of course) but the one I actually use was bought new in 1982, at least if you believe the fella what sold it to me. They came with either wood or plastic not a mix. If I had to guess I'd lay money your's originally had that tenite stock and someone got smart and replaced it with wood. That plastic has a nasty habit of grabbing your cheek and taking along for the recoil ride. Right now I'm seeing 20's in shootable condition go for $250-400. Your's with the mismatched stock would probably be on the lower end, especially if it needs some blueing. I'd advise you to take the old girl out for a nice upland hunt, just keep the steel out of it.
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John A. Monroe, Never Forgive, Never Forget, Blood Pays Blood
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