Well, I will admit to having particular tastes, and they often result in outcomes that are somewhat unique. I try not to indulge them more often than I can afford. This one was sporterized when I bought it, and the condition of the action & bolt is rather nice, but it still has an original barrel and what is left of what I assume was the original stock. Such things give me itches in the primitive parts of my brain when they sit in my gun safe for any length of time.