Dean, If a gun built in 1890 was sent to Rem in 1940, then it would have not been restored to 1890 specs, right? Even so, it would still be considered "original"? I don't have much experience here but I remember passing in on 1890s AH that had been recolored and restocked by Rem, and I thought it looked nothing like the original so I passed. Did not have the same value to me. But I bet that had Brad restored it, it would have suited me just fine and been worth the price. It could be that guns restored today have as much or more value than guns restored by Rem, at least to me.
I think it is kinda interesting that the hobby has no problem with gun gun potentially restored somewhat improperly by Rem, but does have a problem, at least to some, if properly restored today. The market probably balances this all out when it comes to monetary value as opposed to personal thoughts about whether a gun should ever be restored.
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