I did that years ago and it makes a fantastic rifle
I'll bet you trust your life on that rifle. Just like you do your old faithful... Its hard to beat an old m1917 that has been done right... Like I said in the last post, mine are smoother than my pre 64's and use timney triggers. Some have been converted to cock on open, some have not. Bolt handles have been straightened, coil spring ejectors, pre 64 extractors, etc. etc... They always work...