Thanks.

Now I originally bought this rifle to "improve", restock, clean up, change the open sights as you suggest etc.

Since then have thought about the costs, and without doubt, doing it up properly will cost more than acquiring a good condition sporter vintage in Germany or Austria.

From friends comments at least, around $1600 or so to buy a nice old one still in good condition?

Restocking it will cost that at least.

What do people think? Just use it as it is? Acquire one in good condition? What sort of price could be expected?