Robert, Each rifle will be a separate piece. Most will be matching, but some may have been worked on by an armorer to have a part or stock replaced. Most will be original numbers matching. Nothing has been shortened. These are carbines.

Robert, Buds Customer Service will need to verify details of this batch of Rifles with their Inventory Dept. at 1-859-368-0371 9am-9pm EST Mon-Fri. or use the Blue Chat now button at the bottom right corner 9am to 9pm Mon - Sat and 9am to 7pm Sunday.