M47C sportster recovery to T status?

[ArtioZen]

Attachment 38658Attachment 38667Attachment 38666Attachment 38665Attachment 38664Attachment 38663Attachment 38662Attachment 38661Attachment 38660Attachment 38659Attachment 38668Many thanks for the warm welcome and the initial information flow! I can view these forums on break at work every day - but choose to only log on from home on free time - so my timing can be hit n miss! I have been working on the photos - will try to link some in this session (learning curve).

Thx jmoore for the description of the receiver finish - it seems to match what you outlined! This rifle really surprises me - either a really nicely worked over restored action - or original and very low useage - the bolt is very crisp and clean.

The scope pads have no to little wear or scuffing - as if a bracket has not been mounted much. I received a reproduction bracket today and it looks excellent - I am still researching and saving for a scope!

I would like to add a comb cheek piece - I have a choice of original or reproduction - but want to hit the original screw holes - I would like to avoid drilling additional holes. Any thoughts of which option to pursue?

The butt at the rear of the receiver shows a lot of light sanding marks - I hope this was not to obliterate a scope serial number!

I am looking forward to more subjects and more posts! Be good, be safe or be fast!