Chuck
All my parts are either the correct black parkerized or blued. This gun hasn't been mess with. Early guns have different aspects than the later guns. I value your option and respect what you say. But im going to have to disagree on some of your points. Most of the information I get is from field armorers and vets and they have personal experience with these firearms. Your correct the stuff in the books aren't all correct and im not going by all thats in them. I will try to get more information on the scope but the bear cub was made before 56 thats one point i dissagree with.