Originally Posted by pipewhiner
I know, the safety will be retro-fitted to at least give the appearance of pre-war.


This is just my opinion so please don't get offended but I would think you would be farther ahead to start with a pre-war action if you are going to put all the money into making a nice replica rifle. You would also need to have the rear tang ground to a clover leaf and a clip slot milled in.