Back to the topic at hand, nice little rifle, wonder what the twist is and if it will stabilize a 100 gr bullet?
Gunbroker Buddy1978 584892188
LInk here If that was mine I would strip the wood, refinish with oil and maybe get it recheckered.
On the other hand a Pre-64 257 in original configuration is not that much more expensive. IMHO, if you are going to spend $1500 for a refinished gunyou perhaps go all the way and get a shooter that looks original