o.k. so the invoice said the barrel was cleaned although i shipped it clean i had to check. a little while ago i put an oil patch through it and the rust that came out of it was scary . it wasnt your usual. it covered the whole patch from top to bottom. the front brass sight blade has stains on it that it never had before. my guess its stored in a humid area. someone at that factory should buy a can of oil and wipe stuff down.also the front rod thimble was a but wiggly. guess they took it off and put it back on half arse. yes im a freek about loose parts and i know i checked every screw before shipping as well as a extra good cleaning and over oiling inside and out.also it looks like some white thread sealer goo (maybe from re seating the breech plug?) on the rear part of the barrel. luckily that came off but still stained the blue a little. [:@] i know some of these issues seem minor but all i wanted was the barrel back in the same condition it left.i dont mind character on a gun like dings and dents from hunting but this is un acceptable.