I paid more but was able to get pre vetted examples from Trade Ex. The sniper I bought appears unissued. Although the stock was an AVT navy. The metal looked new and the trigger was significantly heavier/new feeling compared to my other ones. I don't think this one was ever fired if it was maybe just for test or sight in.
Also if you want to remove the refurbished bolt colouring (either plum or gold) it's very easy. Just put it in a bowl of Vinegar for half an hour and wipe it off. The bolt will then be a dull silver. You can shine it up later if you want. I did this to one of my gold bolted examples and it looked really good. Plus it's actually the correct colour now.
Also if you want to remove the refurbished bolt colouring (either plum or gold) it's very easy. Just put it in a bowl of Vinegar for half an hour and wipe it off. The bolt will then be a dull silver. You can shine it up later if you want. I did this to one of my gold bolted examples and it looked really good. Plus it's actually the correct colour now.


















































