What should the LOP be for a factory model 54 in 30-06?

Was the Winchester red recoil pad an option, or standard, or a later gunsmith add for pre-64s Model 70s in .375 HH or .300 WinMag?

Would you expect/be surprised to see a pre-64 Model 70 without checkering in the above two calibers?

Thanks!

Last edited by AH64guy; 04/15/15.