A 01 dealer FFL is not practical, but a C&R FFL is easily attainable and only costs $30 for 3 years. Federal background check is done and then you can have these historic rifles shipped to you at reasonable dealer prices.
There are good deals out there, just have to find them.
Sarco, Samco, Aim Surplus, Century Arms International, C&R forums and websites with classifieds sections, SOG, Classic Arms, Allans Armory. Mitchells really are overpriced for what you get.
You'll be amazed at the rifles that will just magically show up at your front door