I too liked the comments from mes. Makes me wonder what future generations of shooters will think about all those Ruger SS rifles we are so willing to strip down for the actions. As for 1903 Springfields, what about all of them (including priatine ones, maybe even mint) which were stripped down to the actions and "sporterized" into Griffin & Howe custom rifles, the equal of any rifle built anywhere? I love the original military rifles but offer me a stock 1903 and a G&H custom and see which one I grab!.
I am glad there are collectors. they can preserve the stuff too valuable to shoot and I will take the shooters and enjoy shooting them. I guess it boils down to whatever trips your trigger!