Hi Steve1152,

Originality is the ultimate for collectors like ourselves. With the M82 or the rare C3 you do your best to get as close to original as possible. Parts get taken off or replaced over time - don't get hung up on this! There are still correct parts out there - price depends on rarity. As far as scopes go - I don't shoot my collectible scopes - nothing wrong with having your S&B in a spare set of mounts set up to go to the range.

Ron (Canadaicon)