That recoil pad is definitely an add on: not original. Even a blind squirrel can find that nut. It's a nice rifle, but not a collectors piece. If I really wanted the rifle (considering it's a "shooter grade"), I'd be negotiating with the seller and trying to get him to lower the price. I'd be thinking more along the lines of starting an offer of about $1,350.00 and working up to no more than $1,400.00... JMHO..