Rustam, I agree! If you want to fit a scope rather look for a double square bridge version. They fit better in a hobbyist drill press!

Seriously now, that's a beuty and must be a pleasure to hold and point. Get it fast, I think I saw something on CNN about India reviewing their gun laws. It's always sad when a terrible incident sparks off irrational, knee-jerk, anti-gun legislation

PS. Speed's book puts it as 1934/5