This Marlin looks very good with a barrel at 98% blue, and a crisp clean shiny Micro Groove bore.The American walnut checkered stock is very good,with press checkering,and only small surface handling marks. The gun has holes sling studs, and front hole has some dents near it! A tube feed rifle with great accuracy, Micro Groove rifling!Action is smooth and tight.I hope you like my wide selection of unusual guns. I try to keep the prices affordable, which means I make less money than most dealers. If you BUY IT NOW you must still contact us for details buy it now doesn't end the sale, it just sends an email telling us you want to buy this gun. Some guns are required shipment to a gun dealer near you for a transfer to you when it arrives. With the widest selection of older guns at great prices, We don’t have a store, and sell on the internet only. We don’t have asite. OUR DESCRIPTIONS ARE ACCURATE.THREE DAY INSPECTION ON ALL PURCHASES.