Dude, chill out. I'm not an ignorant rube. What made you think I was going to modify it in any way? I fully appreciate the importance of preserving a piece of history (and a valuable firearm).
It is also my intention to someday donate it to the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum.
Both Terry Wieland and Dan Pedersen (of Classic Barrel and Gun works) have seen and handled the rifle since I acquired it. They both know a thing or two about collectible, original Oberndorf Mauser sporting rifles.
Oh, and by the way, it's provenance and not providence.
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I fully appreciate the importance of preserving a piece of history (and a valuable firearm). 
