Originally Posted By: Denny Gaither
Hi Dons,

My vote (add a dollar bill and it might be worth a cup of coffee) is to
leave the pistol as it is. I think it's rarity outweighs the condition.
"my thoughts only"


I agree. One that has been chromed or altered in some way is a different story, but most firearms collectors would pay far more for an original in 75% condition than one that's been refinished to 100%.