I completely agree, but I don't know what's worse: taking the knife to a perfectly functional piece of art and history or leaving it to gather dust and become obsolete.
The action is like greased glass and its in fantastic shape - it'd be a shame if it wasn't used!
See them being used at Bisley, Blair Atholl and Kingsbury ranges Some in their original stocks others updated into modern Target Rifle stocks. There are ones with the mag fitting but they are really rare. It would be a real shame to butcher one of Mr Cooper's originals. Stick some iron sights on it and get stuck in.