Louis,

Questions.

1. Did you keep the cock on closing ?

2. It looks like the original flag safety. Does it clear the scope?

3. Do you know what trigger was used?

One day I need to get my Mauser 96 improved. I will leave mine as a cock on closing action. Main thing needed is a good trigger. Still has the mil two stage trigger.Stepped mil barrel. Plastic cheap stock. But it shoots very well.