Thanks xausa - In the meantime I have thought of a clearer way of expressing what I'm thinking of - the French have an expression something like "esprit retro" meaning generally "in the spirit of the past".

So I am not seeking to "duplicate" a period rifle, rather acknowledge it.

The Photo you have posted is exactly the sort of inspiration I can learn from and take forward.

Last edited by Tentman; 10/16/12 06:43 PM.