Well it does'nt matter now because I just traded for it, so even if its a piece of crap its mine anyways. I got it for next to nothing and will be used by my kids anyways so it does'nt really matter how great it is, although I have scene pictures of it and I know its a tube feed, and its in mint condition. It actually looks just like a Marlin Model 60, although I doubt if it will shoot as good as one, but it will suit my needs fine. After some research, its also the same as a Springfield model #187