This thread has thrown me into a quandary. I have several Damascus barreled guns and they are truly wonderful works of art. I have a CHE Damascus 20 that is still all original save for the replacement of the aged Silvers pad which was literally crumbling before my eyes. This is one of only 8 CHE 20's with 26 inch Damascus barrels but the barrels have taken on a lackluster silver finish as the pattern has all but faded away. I think they would really pop if refinished but she's only original once as they say. So what's the consensus refinish them and enjoy the beauty or leave them as is?
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