Have "modified" a few 03a3's and Swede 96's, myself. Didn't think any of it was a hanging offense. Back in those days with the availability of cheap surplus rifles, that's how a lot of folks were able to afford a sporter for hunting.
Hate to see a good collector be chopped up, but like the man said - if it belongs to you, you pretty much have the right to do what you want with it.
BTW - solid Republican! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
