Originally Posted by
gundoc
The stock on that rifle has been heavily sanded at some stage as there is no checkering visible anywhere (it could even be a US aftermarket replacement from Herters). The metalwork would have to completely professionally repolished and reblued. There is no suitable 'quick fix'. The cost of a quality polish and reblue, added to a complete stock refinish and checkering in the original style, would be more than the rifle is worth regardless of barrel condition, as it would always be a refinished rifle. If it is still shooting well then you could tart up the metalwork and apply some good quality cold blue ( I have a lot of time for Birchwood Casey paste) or maybe go for ceracote. The rear sight is a simple folding leaf such as found (and removed) from 10/22's. Your local gunsmith will have a jar full of them!