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From what is left of the top tube decal, looks as though it was originally configured as an Appalachian.

The optional forks were Chrome Moly straight bladed cyclocross fork or Litespeed Crome Molly touring fork. The BlueRidge had a 5.2 fork rake with the touring fork and the Appalachian had a 4.4 fork rake with the cyclocross fork.

The 57 cm BlueRidge had a 101.9cm wheel base and the 57 cm Appalachian had a 101.1cm wheel base, with their respective forks.

I would measure your frames wheelbase with the current fork and see how it compares. If they are close and the top tube is fairly level, put some parts on it and ride.

I thought my 1998 Litespeed Ocoee was a steel at $375, you made out like a bandit at $350!