IMO, judging by the mottled look of the barreled action bluing vs the almost pristine wood and bottom metal, I'd say that it's been partially refinished or replacement stock/bottom metal/buttplate. Good price for a user rifle though, and you wouldn't feel bad hauling it afield.


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