Lots of folks seem to think if Weatherby name on it it's high quality. Once took a Weatherby Patrician shotgun in as part of a deal. The stock had been cut way too short and forearm wood was missing. It wasnt all that old,but the wood was not available and it was such a cheaply made gun it wasn't worth having the wood made. Cheap aluminized receiver with black(painted)finish. I gave it to friend that just wanted a gun to put under his bed.