Hey Knute like they say..."Beauty is in the eye of the beholder".

I'd say go-for-it and have a fun time doing whatever you plan on doing with it...as long as it's not illegal! :o

I've always had a soft spot in my heart for Sad Sack cases and derive much pleasure restoring them to their former glory...as best I can without doing any harm to the rifle or it's accessories.

BTW: I purchased the 1895...Thanks again Culp!