Thankyou for any POSITIVE comments made as to my query. This particular rifle is indeed a military conversion, the stock may not be walnut as I previously stated, it did seem very light coloured-perhaps sycamore. The asking price suprised me a bit it was less than $500.00 Can. I was on my way to a moose hunt so did not take the time to purchase-if it's still there I think I'll add it to my collection. --- John Can.