I've had the receiver engraved for a couple years and finally traded for more nickel plated parts. Since it's rainy today, I dived in converting an M41 handguard to M91 moschetto configuration. Got it mostly fitted - next step is to contour it properly. As always, once you take wood off, there's no putting it back so this will be a lengthy cut & try process.
Here are a few pics of it mocked up for fitting. I get the handguard where I want it, I'll check around for the best way to stain the beech black. Keeps me too busy to hit the taverns!

Ren