I had been looking for a deal on one of these, and got one on auction, where most of the stuff was whizz bang tactical. The blue is perfect, except for one spot at the muzzle, small rub spot about 1/2 the size of a #2 pencil. The wood had a couple of impressions, but no real damage. This rifle had originally been made with the oil finished, I presume linseed, wood and it was dried out. The first 2 coats of tru oil I rubbed on just disappeared, the 3rd one looked just right. I have to check the #"s to see what year it was made, but I am thinking early 60's. Best of all, she works slick as snot, but very tight. I would bet it has had very few rounds thru it, because there is no blue wear, inside the receiver, where the bolt rubs back and forth. I loaded it up and she shot dead on at 50 yds, and made a little over 1.5" 5 shot group, using some Winchester super X, at the point of aim. I moved the rear sight elevator up a couple of notches and proceeded to hit my 6x6" clanger at 150 yds, 10 in a row, off hand. I am liking this one a lot. I can send pics to someone to post if you want to.