Dear All, thank you for your answers, questions, comments and suggestions:

- Igorrock, I am sure the length of the firing pin is something Master Joël has taken into account; this m96 sporter is not his first one and, without any disrespectful intent, "you can't teach an old dog new tricks"!

- Eagle27, engraving should be extremely limited as I value minimalist style.

- Daryl, yes the date is "1899"; see the below photos of the action after the military m96 was dismantled.

Louis