My untold secret is that I have purchased a nice M-S. It hasn't been delivered yet, so I haven't even seen it in the flesh. I should have it in a week or so.
What I bought might not suit you pre-war fanatics. I hope it will suit me. It's a Model 1961 MCA Carbine in .358 Win. with a Kahles 4x Helia scope in very nicely done claw mounts.
These are not my photos, but are photos of the rifle I bought:
And Dave, thanks for your kind comments about my website. Unfortunately, the website had been highly neglected of late because of an injury and some sloth.