Just curious if you plan on scoping it. Not that it matters much since it already had been scoped with the modifications already done. Looks like a personal choice in my opinion. But your choice may give you different advice on going down the path you have chosen. Also curious about the dovetail for a sight with straddling tapped holes for a different configured sight. Doe the barrel have any markings on it, especially near the muzzle? What is the length of the barrel? 24"?