Originally Posted by
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Wubbman,
Regretfully, I think it's definitely been reparked. Were you asking for opinions because you might be able to return it? Honestly, I felt very bad for you when I first saw the photos.
Yes, a flash will make a new phosphate refinish look even worse, but the refinish is obvious to me even if it wasn't put up against the worn stock.
I don't understand the logic given to you that it's common for any rifle to have the stock beat up, well used and in poor condition but the metal look brand new. You know the barrel has been used a lot too from the muzzle wear.
Just my opinion, and I don't want to make you feel bad at all.
If you're happy with it, then that's all that really matters.
~ Harlan