Well, the sported SMLE is back at the gunsmith having the front sight lowered a bit. It was shooting about 8" low at 50 yards, which I had feared. In the meantime, the BSA sporter (shown in photos earlier in this thread) in this photo was rebarreled with a "new" and unused SMLE barrel. I'm in the process of restocking it using a reworked Fajen buttstock and Boyds forestock. I'm attempting to be true to the tracing provided by "VonGruff" ~ thank you so very much.

Here's where it's at today. I'm likely going to have it re-blued. Not sure about the sights - either a set of NECG express and front blade, or a Metford rear ladder with a front ramp of some sort.