I was just about to comment '........how I hate this blurb that mentions me' and agree with the previous knockers. But then I looked at the rifle. The scope and bracket are original, as is the magazine.
But Beery, your comparison isn't comparing like with like. This rifle ain't been customised - or made worthless - depending on your point of view of course - but by the look of it, has been enhanced into a repop of something we all aspire to own WITHOUT THE GRIEF of a) doing it and b) the expense of an original and c) it's perfectly useable. It ain't original of course but there again, 50% of the 1963-70 Mini Cooper S's on the road ain't either!
No connection with it at all except my name added to the scope - which I hate with a vengeance! Anyone see the scope number and I'll see what my old records say