Clapper...& of course, I agree with your opinion that spending lots of cash in changing a vintage Gun into what it isn't is a bad idea.
The ones I'm talking about are kinda target guns, just 70 odd years old.Modern high shooting stocks ...but you only get two chokes!
I had a nearly "New"1926 Francotte 20e from , factory vent rib,32" bbls...8lb 6oz....%95 condition bought from dear ol'Owleye.
I'd defy anyone to say that wasn't a purpose built modern target buster, if they saw it..awesom.
To much Gun for me though.
Each to own way
cheers
franc