Tom and mack-
Many thanks for sharing your knowledge. I got the LEAD rebuild as a luck of the draw in 2001. At first that silvery grey park of the barrel and receiver contrasted to the other parts which were very dark put me off. But over time it has really grown on me and I now think it is about the prettiest rifle I own. I feel very fortunate to have it. Especially since the barrel dates to Pearl Harbor.
Thanks again- Mike