One thing I consider is whether any of the rest of the gun needs restoration. I recently acquired a GH 12 gauge that is in good shape but well worn for its age. The checkering is very worn and it is a borderline case. The barrels, however, have some dents and will need to have the dents removed which probably means the barrels will need to be refinished. I will probably have the wood refinished and checkering picked up, since the barrels are being restored.
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