I've never seen a Featherweight without the bright edge on the buttplate.
That's why I said it was painted or coated with something. There's a lot wrong with the originality of the rifle. Yes, the 270 fwt is a rare one as compared to the 30-06, but there are far better ones out there. I've seen them (270 fwt's) and handled them. There's also a reason the rifle doesn't have its original stock. Look at the condition of the metal. Its seen and had a rough life. I wouldn't touch it, but someone else here might. If I were someone interested in buying it and did buy it, I'd want to handle it, check function (every aspect of function, feeding, extraction, ejection, safety, trigger etc. etc), check the condition of the bore and chamber. Make sure it has an inspection period. If it didn't meet your satisfaction, send it back.
