Original Marlin 1895 SBL in factory box with all paperwork and lock. I am going to classify this as a factory blem. It was made towards the end of Marlin being in business and I received it with several swirl marks and some minor scratches on the sides and barrel. I chose not to return it to have it re polished as I was afraid I may not get it back. I figured I was going to take it hunting and it would get scratched up anyway. Well, I never did take it hunting and in fact only has about a box and a half of rounds through it. The wood is great with no marks that I can see on it. Fit and action are spot on.