Michael Petrov's collection of pre-war sporting rifles is being auctioned off later this month, as most probably know. Many of the really delectable items (Wundhammers, early Griffins, Harvey Rodgers, etc.) are built on low number Springfield or Rock Island actions. I assume these actions have the same risk of failure (miniscule to high, depending on what you read - i lean to miniscule myself) as regular service rifles. That is, the custom makers wouldn't have been able to do anything about the risks inherent in these low numbered actions. Does anyone disagree with this?

Love to hear your thoughts. Thanks