It was in original box and no it is to perfect for repaint job. There are no marking engraved or printed. I thought of Garcia at first but not sure after looking at old pictures of Mitchells and Garcia's. We going to keep looking and hope we get a name brand. John said he ought to put it Ebay and auction it off. I told him no don't. He don't know what he has! If you'll see some ting out there about it holler if you can!