I got one a few years ago and it still sets like it came.

Took it out to shoot after cleaning it up and the old ammo i had did ok.
At least the ones that did not hang fire or not go bang at all.

I got it with the thought of making another rifle up but i just don't know if i should let it stay like it is.

Most all of my other rifles are made from 98"s and one or 2 are 96's.

Reason is they work.