Just a little more info, through the research I have done i know it is an MTD made mower as can be seen in the following google search results
Ranch King by MTD Lawn Tractor, 12 HP Briggs Motor, 38" Cut [6189](029... - Repocast.com®
ShopperSite - LAWN & GARDEN
Barrett Small Engine Blog: MTD Mastercraft Tractor
Also it started life pretty well identical to the Ranch King in the first link.
And I wanted to note that I do know the person I got the tractor from and know that although the serial is now missing I know for sure he bought it and its not stolen or anything weird.
Ranch King by MTD Lawn Tractor, 12 HP Briggs Motor, 38" Cut [6189](029... - Repocast.com®
ShopperSite - LAWN & GARDEN
Barrett Small Engine Blog: MTD Mastercraft Tractor
Also it started life pretty well identical to the Ranch King in the first link.
And I wanted to note that I do know the person I got the tractor from and know that although the serial is now missing I know for sure he bought it and its not stolen or anything weird.