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06-21-2012, 02:51 PM | #3 | ||||||
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Get a letter on the gun and if all is correct other than the replaced butt stock, restore to original without making it look overdone. Have a reputable gun restorer do it. All the upgrading will not add profitable value to this gun. It is very desirable in the original form. IMHO Jim
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06-21-2012, 03:22 PM | #4 | ||||||
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I agree with Mr. DiSpano. But beware of the word/concept of "restore." Restore to what should be the question. Making this gun look "factory new" may not be the best course. Having it returned to a "well kept" appearance may be better. But an "upgrade" will certainly destroy any heritage the gun may have.
Thus, it will be wise to choose the "restorer" with utmost care and thought. I'd personally write off any firm whose name begins with T. Best, Kensal |
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06-21-2012, 11:14 PM | #5 | ||||||
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Do not upgrade the gun!
A 20g. with 32" barrels is a rare enough find and in a magnum too! That is a rare and valuable gun. Worth much more, proportionately speaking, than an upgrade would be after the upgrade work is done to it. To what extent to restore it all depends on the condition. You should post some pics so we can see. If the replacement buttstock is obviously not original in either form or quality, that should be replaced to be correct. A replacement buttstock could be finish matched to the forend and the patina of the rest of the gun so that it does not stick out like a sore thumb on the gun. Since sometimes one nice new part of a gun can lead to feeling the need to do more work on other parts. The extent of original finish on your metal will be your determining factor on how far you want to go with any restoration work. I am sure that gun has seen many duck blinds over the years.
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06-21-2012, 11:30 PM | #6 | ||||||
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Anthony,
Tread lightly before you do anything to this wonderful gun. Some pictures of it would help us better judge its condition. We just love pictures here. How do you know the stock has been replaced? |
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06-22-2012, 10:30 AM | #7 | ||||||
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A PGCA letter should be your first move on a gun like this.
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06-22-2012, 09:02 PM | #8 | ||||||
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Thanks for all the responses - I'll get some pictures up tomorrow - Tony
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06-23-2012, 08:37 PM | #9 | ||||||
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I took a few images for your review
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06-23-2012, 08:59 PM | #10 | ||||||
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Receiver
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