I wanted to purchase a antique(pre 1899?) Mosin Nagant. The problem is that I'm not seeing many for sale but I did find someone with a pre 1899 receiver, barrel, etc.
If I add a stock from a later rifle is it still considered an antique? Also, I've heard some pre 1899 were refurbished in the 30's or 40's. Does that affect the classification? I'm not sure if that means it has another date stamped on it.
Thanks,
Steven