that it is NOT a resin model. I don't think you should be bihnasg the auctioneer for this, because it was his rifle to butcher. I've come across way too many uptight gun owners, almost all of them from forums dedicated to specific firearms (like the Mosin Nagant forum or the SMLE forum). IT IS NOT YOUR PROPERTY, IT IS THE OWNER'S PROPERTY, AND THEY MAY DO WHATEVER THEY WANT TO DO WITH IT (legally). I suggest that you NOT bash someone for doing something with his or her own property. If you collect the rifle that was permanently altered, THANK THE ALTERER FOR MAKING YOUR RIFLE(S) INCREASE IN RARITY AND POSSIBLY VALUE. That is all.-anonymous has spoken