New acquisition. Ugly but salvageable I think.

[scout7]

Spinecracker, if it is reasonable or not depends on what you want. If you want "as issued", no. If you want "correct", yes. The barrel change is just part of the rifle's history. I would do it, but I like fixing up derelicts anyhow.

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[spinecracker]

Spinecracker, if it is reasonable or not depends on what you want. If you want "as issued", no. If you want "correct", yes. The barrel change is just part of the rifle's history. I would do it, but I like fixing up derelicts anyhow.

I'm on your side, scout I was just asking as I am working on a 1941 Long Branch restoration (receiver, bolt and barrel are original and match) at the moment and have bought parts to put the rifle back to correct 1941 configuration.