Daryl, I have a 700 from the same period and the wood is far superior to other 700’s I’ve owned. Grain is well filled and oil quality is better than average. Unfortunately, the engraving on this model was always of the poorest quality. Color case hardening from first to last was always good. Nice gun. And they’re good shooters!

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