There is a huge gap here between a few entirely different scenarios. In one, we are discussing building a rifle using either a new or used action, barrel, stock etc. Another is using parts from a complete original rifle, and using same and altering them to suit ones needs. Another is like number two, but 120 years ago, and another the same, but by a known maker. None can be seen through the same lens. A complete schuetzen rifle built by Ron Long might bring the same or more when compared to a rifle that has only a Pope barrel, even though a hundred or more years ago. A rifle built by Schoyen, would be judged on a different scale being a known barrel maker, but also a talented stock maker and builder in total. The difficult choice would be to compare a Ron Long and a Zischang Borchardt. I honestly believe there are, or were other extremely talented builders that can or could compete with the best of the old makers. It would be interesting to know what the next 120 years might bring.