Well I have seen a lot of butchered pre 64 Win 70's through the years but saw a new today. A 1955 Standard in 30-06 that was clear coated. I mean they just sprayed clear coat all over the entire gun, wood, metal everything! I guess he was weatherizing it. I guess you'd have to soak it in mineral spirits if not acetone to get the darn thing apart. Bargain priced at $800 complete with the obligatory non factory recoil pad and no rear sight. It did have an original front sight and hood. Original hoods have been bringing ridiculous money on eBay lately, one for $91.00 last week and one today @ $88.00 with 10 hours to go.
