I believe the limbs have been painted with a flat black. Riser has been fitted with bushings for a quiver and in back for a stabilizer. Also, one hole on the riser that has been filled. I'm not sure if they are factory installed or by a previous owner. Bow is a 60 inch take-down with a 57 lb. Limbs look straight, tips are good. I have shot the bow. Limbs fit solidly into riser and are held with a hex drive allen wrench screw. Very nice shooting, hunting weight, bow. Comes with a NEW Flemish twist bowstring made from Brownell's Dacron B-50. Be sure to check out my other listings.