BH Again, Help with Value, Restore or not?

[C.O.B.]

I have restocked a couple, made straight grips out of PG on two but have never had one restored to factory original. I like the aged look of worn (or none) case color, a dent or a scratched stock brings back memories of a hunt or asks the question, what happened here? A well cared for used gun has class and experience I wouldn't want to remove that.

[Double Lab]

Eric;
I agree with Rich, Edgar and the rest, not to touch that nice gun. I would love to own a B grade 20 especially with a straight stock. In my opinion the replacement barrels are documented and don't hurt the value. I, like Rich, just love straight stocks as they are much more comfortable to carry all day, handle quicker when needed and they just look so sexy. Most times you will never recoup the cost of refinishing when you sell. The "big time" Parker collectors just put them in a safe. Guys like me, Destry, Rich and most of the members of this forum love those guns with character and original condition. We shoot them and use them as they were made to be used. To hunt with.