No, it didn't taper, but the barrel tapers on a the really webley's so, I was trying to copy it the best I could. I'm going to make it look as close as possible, but I know it won't be a dead on replica.
I got the holes dremeled out and threw a coat of black paint on it. Its looking pretty sweet. I can't wait to get the stock and scope on it.
I'll post some more pics when I get it a little closer to completing it.