Mr. AkMike:
It is not my intent to simply engineer a change in residence for the aforementioned '81. It is to take that rough and lowly specimen of a military rifle and transform it into the highest form of the riflemaker's art: A best quality stalking rifle with a top tang safety (with, of course, a safety locking lever) and exterior lever/breech lock. Integral rib barrel. Fine Turkish walnut. Delicate English scroll engraving. Recessed tang sight ala Holland.
Think "My Fair Lady" here.
Seems a cruel master indeed who would deprive his issue of a better and happier life.
Besides, it would be chambered for the .375 x 2-1/2" Express, a cartridge both ultimately suited to the rifle and worthy of bringing to your great state in pursuit of the noble moose.
Glenn
