I'm looking at my Norinco JW-25A right now. It's a copy of the BRNO #2 action and done up to ~somewhat~ look like a Mauser K98.
How hard would it be to make a Norinco M305 ~somewhat~ resemble a M1 Garand? I'm talking change the stock, different barrel, flush fit magazine (but still detachable; 5+ rounds?), extended gas tube (or a dummy extension/strut bar?), different front sight, etc.
It wouldn't be an exact copy but maybe close enough is good enough?