It depends
If a surplus rifle has already been sporterized, the die may have been cast. Many sporterized surplus arms cannot be easily remilitarized. I would suggest that a properly sporterized '98 Mauser or 1903 or 1903A3 Springfield rifle would be worth a lot more than $75.00. On the other hand, an original military arm is probably best left as is and would be worth more than if improperly sporterized. I agree we need several original arms and hunting rifles. All the best...
Gil
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