Need Advice - Build or Buy a 1941A1?

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I was an RSO at a Vintage Sniper Rifle "Match" at Quantico last weekend. There were a number of nice rifles on the line, including a Swiss M96, 1903A4s and 1941A1s. The Precision Weapons Section folks even came out and brought a number of M40A1s from the vaults!

I don't really want to shoot my A4 w/M73B1 and thought a 1941A1 reproduction would be a better choice, especially since my old eyes would really like that 8x on the Unertl versus the 2.5 on the M73B1.

So, anyone have an experience trying to build a 1941A1 or should I just look for one to purchase. My concern is the time to find the right rifle and parts, and then finding the right gunsmith to do the build versus buying a solid build.

TIA.

P.S. Had the honor of meeting Major Ed "Jim" Land, the Father of the USMC Scout Sniper program. He came out and was calling wind and spotting! He's the good looking one in the black hat.

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