That would probably get everyone wound up. There are some super good looking guns that have been done to the nines by names we recognize. Often times however, the ones that look wrong in our own minds stick out. It's a personal thing to most of us, but more subjective when held against guns which retain nearly all their original finish. Case hardening colors seem to be more debated on the lower grade frames, with less engraving coverage, and even they vary considerably between early, Meriden work compared to later Remington work. Having now managed to get a hold of something virtually new, I'm liking moderately used guns even better.
If I were looking to do a rare configured '86 Winchester, I'm sure I'd have Turnbull do it, but sure like what I've seen Brad do on SxS guns.
I have an SAA done by the factory when the Army sent a mess of them back in 1901. It's a 99%+ example, and what is amazing to me is that they still do the same work today. Too bad they don't take outside work in.
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