Slick project. I would think that the M96 Swede would be a good place to start depending upon desired caliber. My walnut and steel one in 7x57 with 22" barel, quarter rib, banded front sight, banded sling swivel base, steel buttplate, steel quick detachable rings and Leupold VX-II scoped weighs 7# 10 oz empty. I have to believe that one worked up with the goal of being a lightweight can get well below 7#.
