Thanks, I will check out the sites. I intend to replace the recoil pad with an authentic butt plate. Uncle Carl loved to hunt and shoot ... My dad tells me that Carl actually shot this rifle. I tend to believe it otherwise Carl would not have been concerned about recoil. Still, we will check it out before we ever shoot it ... assuming I can ever find any 7.7 ammo.

I spoke to dad earlier today and found out that Carl served in the 2nd Marine Division on Saipan and then later as part of the occupying force on mainland Japanicon. The rifle appears to be a surrender rifle as the mum is de-faced. And yes, I intend to keep records and documentation ... my two boys are in college but both love to shoot every chance they have. As for me ... I most enjoy watching my dad watch his grandsons shoot ... particularly when they are shooting an M1icon Garand or an M1 Carbine or a 1911. Though my boys never met Carl, they are both interested in his story and have tremendous respect for all vets. I'm a lucky guy.

Thanks for all of the help.