They were rust blued as my 30's Model 17 still retains 95% of its finish. Stocks were varnished. It is one very fine pump gun! I am fortunate enough to have one with unaltered full choke 28" barrel. It reaches waaaay out for a little 20 bore. I love mine and it is the only one I've ever seen after a lifetime of nosing around gun shops. $220.00 out the door! What a bargain! Chopper