Welcome! and Yes, you will compromise value by altering metal or wood, don't do it before photos help us evaluate it at least. Are there two or three more digits after the 325?
Two inch-100yd groups with factory ammo are great!
There is someone making leather slings that loop snuggly around the butt and forearm, no holes required, that would be your best investment.
Those crescent butt plates are pretty severe to hunt with, you might just try carrying it on nice days, to see if you like how it comes up on you.
No reason to think it belongs on a wall, 99's are pretty long lasting guns, have a gunsmith check it if you're concerned about proper function.
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