No where is the rifle referred to or described as "pristine" so why would a "pristine" IHC stock be required on it? Therefore the sanding marks of a "pristine" IHC stock have been worn off and would not be expected. It doesn't take much handling to do so. Interpret the description for what is stated. He's not saying the stock is "the" stock that originally came with it, he doesn't know, but the stock is correct for what it should be. It's a nice IHC.