If the goal is to realize the most money in this case I would break it down if you can do that yourself and not have to lay out $50 to get it done. The receiver if in good shape is worth at least $400 maybe more. Get another receiver for about $250 and put it all back together. I like early post war rifles and I keep an eye out for nice 3.4 - 3.8 rifles. They have a certain look and if you can replicate that it will be a nice looking rifle.
If I should die before I wake...great,a little more sleep.