Most interesting.
Okay, I admittally know very little about the gun. Nothing based on actual experience only what I have heard. Its life as a military weapon was short lived and I believe that is rooted in some of its short comings as a "military" weapon; however as Michael mentions, it was used by many a hunter.

Here is my questions:
1. What can be done to make it into a "classic" sporter? What are some of the details that can be changed and/or added?
2. Can it be chambered for any other cartridges other then the 30-40?

Cool pics of guns would be nice. I do think that a remember a few being on past threads so I will research those.