What in the world did I get myself into?

[bigduke6]

Thanks, everyone. I've learned a lot. Quite an expensive lesson to have learned, but there you have it. I am most appreciative of your opinions and the "collective" hints that I not shoot it. I won't. If I can farm out the stock and other parts, maybe I can recoup my loss. On the other hand, it's a wall hanger for the present and a reminder to always, always, always know about that which you intend to purchase. I'll be looking for another but this time I'm better equipped to do so.

Regards,

Cordite.

Cordite
It would be a bit extreme to strip or just hang on the wall, as a few have said, some do shoot LN rifles, i am a novice on these rifles (M1903) and purchased my first one last year and i recently picked up another but this was a LN RIA M1903 and it is a lovely old rifle.
I was in a dilema as to shoot it or not, in the end i decided to shoot it using squib/downloaded ammo i use this on a 50/100 mtr range and the other M1903 i have i use on the longer distance ranges.
Another option is to find an .22 kit (i dont know how rare these are or the price), or produce a .22 conversion kit which i have on the drawing board at present (if any member has an M1922 bolt laying around let me know).
Have a look at the thread in this forum a member had a freind produce a barrel insert.
Being in the UK is a draw back as these rifles are as rare as rocking horse s**t, and demand a high price but it hasnt put me off, its the most accurate milsurp rifle i have ever shot, even with my shooting.