Since you have a 1901C sight that matches the rest of the metal, and a real handguard, I'd leave well enough alone and not spend any more money. You will NOT be happy with the repro guard, no matter whose it is, and the 1901 sight is vastly superior to the 1896. You clearly can do nice wood work, so you might play with the HG to make it match the stock a little closer for color and gloss - then call it good. Just my $.02.