how can I say this? OK, there are those who own a collection of rifles that are as they came off the assembly line 100 yrs ago,perfectly correct in every way(supposedly)they know the linage of these rifles down to who shot them last and who shot them first. and where they were shot. Ok this is great. There are those who own rifles that may be or may not be historicly correct down to the last bolt and nut. But they are perfect looking and firing examples of the historicly correct ones. they bought them from people who completely refurbished them so they look extremly good hanging on the wall and shoot well on the range. The people who redid them are in that business to make people happy and from what I've read in here. they have accomplished just that. Or they wouldnt still be in business. their product is good and it is safe. or we would be reading about them being sued. I happen to own a MM rifle and to my eyes it is a beautiful piece of machinery and none of the numbers look to be altered in any way and it is just as they advertised it to be. I wish I could have a rifle in that condition that I knew came right from the battlefield. But they just dont exist in my price range. and the ones that do exist are no where near as nice as mine is . and by the way , I w3as at our county gun show a couple weeks ago and there were some mitchell mausers for sale in the boxes as they came and they were selling at the same price as the ones in the magazine or higher . Best of all they all sold. I sorta collect Endield rifles and the examples they had, were crap. I have better rifles in my collection than they were selling for over twice the price. I also like my guns sporterized or what is none as jungle warfare style. This will make died in the wool Enfield collectors turn in their graves lol. But thats what I like. so I collect themI also just like Carbines,or short rifles. But thats me so what ever you like you collect . Thats what makes you happy . Others shouldnt run you down for you likes and dislikes. Do what makes you happy. As far as I can tell you only go around once in life , enjoy it while you can do what makes you happy, Seagoat