Thanks for that info. If my memory serves me right, it was more of a black to gray finish. But I will be having a second look & possible purchase later this afternoon. It resembles more of a NRA Sporting type but receipt shows it as a National Match sold in November of 1923. Far from an expert but the barrel & receiver appear to be the real deal. How badly butchered from original is the question? But will post pics if the price is right to reflect that it is not completely original, from my limited research on this rifle. It does not have the rear collar or ladder sight, but a correct Lyman rear sight. Trigger appears to be correct as well. But not 100% sure and again my offer is going reflect this.