I posted here that I recently acquired the prettiest 110 I've ever seen, made in 1960 in Chicopee Falls and still with the "patent applied for" stamp on it. It's in great shape but also well used. Tons of character.

I wish it had been chambered in something other than 30-06 because I'm not a huge fan of that caliber. In fact, I'm rebarreling my long action Lightweight Storm to .284 Win from '06, and this old 110 will be my last '06.

However, I really like this action and stock. So I've been toying with the idea of breaking it down and rebarreling it to 7x57 Mauser. I'm going 7mm these days for all my hunting rifles, and this old rifle just cries out to be converted to 7x57 Mauser.

Would any barrel manufacturer be able to match that factory contour with the swell at the rear sight? Is there any chance they could match the classic old blueing?

Am I nuts to even consider this?

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