Looks like it says 1902, which is in line with the serial number date range.
They were cheap for years, so it wasn't rare for them to be used as practice for engraving. Yours is an earlier one, but it looks like that could have been the case here. Anyway, good luck with the sale
Up for sale is a lightly used BOG Deathgrip Tripod
I no longer have a need for it. Plan to pick up in Crestview.
Open to trades for firearm related items