Well I needed up bringing this pre 64 rifle home with me for what I think was a decent price. The stock at some point had a cheek piece I think epoxied on it, has a small crack in the wrist and a recoil pad was installed. The rear sight is not with the rifle (so need to find one). Barrel marked 30 GOV'T' 06. Blue I think is normal for a hunting rifle from 1938 time frame.