I have the opportunity to purchase this "No. 4 T" (no transit case or scope can etc) for $2,500 USD. The seller acquired it approx 15 years ago. The cheek piece, front hand guard and front band were missing and added over time. The barrel is very good but I forgot to note if it was 4 or 6 grove. While I am looking for a shooter "T" and not a collector grade 'T" I have concerns that this rifle may not be assembled with all original "T" parts and not worth the asking price. My concerns are as follows:

-Rifle looks blued. Were rifles blued in the repair/FTR process?
-Is the scope/mount reproduction. They look to new and not like original "T" optics I have seen.
-The front pad looks like it is to far forward.
-The font used for the scope serial number on the butt stock does not look period/FTR.
-The front hand guard looks to large/oversized.
-The cross wire in the scope is wavy.

Which "T" parts, if any, on this rifle are original.

All input appreciated, Thx
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