Actually, I've found all the parts for the rear sight and installed it, and the rifle shoots quite well so far. I have to do a lot more practice with it though. But, since it's got a scope and mount already, and the mount will clear the rear sight, I'm thinking about putting the scope back on. I want this rifle as a shooter, not a wallhanger or safe queen. And my old eyes could sure use the extra benefit of the scope.

I don't have any "plans" to mess with the finish of the metal or the wood, other than a dismantling and good scrubbing. The old gal is filthy. But it WAS a helluva score for $150, I have a couple threads here about it already, with lots more photos.