Nearly all the pre WWII custom gun makers used the Springfield; Sedgley, Griffin and Howe, Hoffman etc. I would certainly not be afraid of one and coupled with a classic cartridge you would have a custom rifle that exudes class and nostalgia. Your choice of calibers doesn't get any more classic. Kudos. Check out the classic rifles section in the double gun shop forum. There are many custom pre-war Springfields pictured in that section of the forum. I would also recommend Michael Petrov's book, "Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century". It would give you lots history on the custom Springfield as well as many ideas. It is available through Precision Shooting magazine. I wish you well with this endeavor. Keep us updated.
Mart
