I'd like to fit a modern scope to the 1903 without altering the rifle--has anyone tried this with a similar rifle? I called New England Custom Gun to see if anyone there had a suggestion, and the guy I talked with seemed to think that the original front dovetail on my rifle wouldn't accept a clawmount base. If anyone has a suggestion or past experience with this dilemma, please advise! Also, if anyone knows of a source for Springer-style pincer mounts similar to those already on the rifle, I'm interested--

Best,
Malcolm