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"Stored in the attic, wrapped in a blanket -- "
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I'm guessing that it's both reasonably clean and dry. I'd have a look down the bore for dead animals (spiders, centipedes, probably no snakes
) dust, obstructions.
Beyond that, unless it was put away filthy, dry, and uncared for, it's ready to shoot.
Be aware that it's a Pre-64 and eminently collectable! I have a 1958 mfg. that's silver-grey patina, honest wear on the wood from being stowed in the window rack on the truck.
In my five decades of shooting, this is the only rifle I've ever purchased where I was buying more than one firearm at a time. (The other buy that day was a Marlin 1894, 44 mag. -- pawn shop finds.)
Ammo stored in the attic is probably OK, but it wouldn't hurt to pull a bullet and have a smell of the powder. If it smells acrid the powder has deteriorated. Otherwise you're probably fine -- BUT I wouldn't shoot stale old ammo in this gun because the gun is a collectable piece and deserves some care.