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Berlin-Spandau repaired Steyr G12/34 (G29o) verification question

I have a Steyr-Solothurn model G12/34 a.k.a. Steyr G29O with what appears to be a period correct replacement to the trigger guard housing. The waffenamts on the trigger guard are correct Steyr marked for the approximate time period. The rest of the rifle is all matching. The original serial number on the trigger guard is defaced by a deep line scratch and pinging on the metal. I noticed what appears to be a arsenal refurbish stamp on the right side of the stock near the bolt shroud. It is deep struck but appears to be the mark for Berlin-Spandau from the shape of the eagle. I am not sure if this is the Spandau mark but from what I can tell it is my best guess. I am posting the photos for additional opinions, Thank you.
 

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The pinging around the serial number on the triggerguard looks like it is the result of bubba trying to remove the floorplate.
 
The stamp on the side of the stock looks more like a WaA. When you see them out of place like this, it usually means there was some sort of issue in that area that had to be corrected (and thus re-inspected).
 
Interesting to see at least, I’d bet it was for a bolt contact issue with the stock seeing as this stock was originally designed for a straight bolt handle.
 
Post war idiot marks makes sense. I just assumed the location where the damage was centralized was attempt to deface the serial number. The rest of the gun was apparently easier to disassemble for bubba since no other serious damage was done to the metal. I have posted another picture of the mark which is not such a close up to better show the approximate size of the mark. The mark appears to be similar in size and style as the waA on the bolt shroud. I believe that RyanE is correct about a re-inspect mark. Thank you for the information provided, this is why I like posting on this forum.
 

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The stamp on the side of the stock looks more like a WaA. When you see them out of place like this, it usually means there was some sort of issue in that area that had to be corrected (and thus re-inspected).

......this. These rifles will have subtle updates and repairs, such as removal of the wrist side swivel and deburring/dehorning of the lower band screw area.
 

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