When I ordered mine, I had no idea what to put on a "sticky", so I just crossed my fingers. Mine showed up with tons of dings in the stock, a little patina on the metal, and ME and TE of 2, IIRC. I wasn't sure how I felt, until I started dating parts. I don't have a book, so it has all been informal internet searches, but my 1954 receiver appears to have the original barrel. The GAW stock, identifiable parts in the trigger group, bolt, and the gas tube lock are all dating 1940-1944. So, my metal will last me a long time, but the wood and small parts carry scars from the battles that they have certainly seen. VERY happy with mine!