I will agree with Vesi. This rifle is designed as a hunting rifle, so it should be used as such. And with all due rerspect, the 1895 is a beautiful piece, but the 30-06 chamber for for that gun should not qualify it as an antique. If it were chambered for an obsolete cartridge, where you cannot find any ammo or components, then hang it. But what you have is a rifle with readily available ammo, a strong action, and hopefully a straight shooting barrel. To me, this sounds like a gun that's just begging to be carried on an epic adventure. Find yourself one of the 1895's in .405 winchester, and take the two two Africa for the adventure of a lifetime. This is my dream one day. Good luck, and good shootin'.