Longshot and Thor's Hammer have put together a 'Liberty Training Rifle' based on an SKS. It is a Rifleman's rifle, for sure. A step by step guide, illustrated guide of the modifications made to the stock rifle is available here:
http://www.midkiff.us/sksltr.pdf
Moderator note. IF you decide to go this route, make SURE you pay attention to 922R compliance. cmidkiff did make sure his rifle is compliant, and so should you.
In the interest of keeping this thread from turning into a 20 page debate on the merits of this idea, and thus taking time from the things we should be doing, I request that a moderator close this thread ASAP.
Anyone who wants to mirror this document, feel free. If anyone would like access to the original (editable) document, please contact me (cmidkiff).
Thanks,
Chris
Locked per original poster's request.
Folks, a commendable idea, and one worth pursuing.