What exactly is restoration? This question is a constant here. It can mean the cleaning of 110 years of accumulated grime and internal crud revealing honest wear of an honest good condition gun or the complete striping of all finish from all surfaces.
What does the owner wish to accomplish? Do they think this will enhance value or desirability? Is the gun abused as in the VH i bought at auction that had a coat of duck boat paint on it?
The post should state what the desired end result is and then advice can be given. Some may want to see it as it was the day it was finished as a display piece, others will have their own desires.
If I was so blessed with a gun handed down from my grandfather ( and i am) all i would do is clean it and cherish it.
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