I guess the crux as to the reason and timing for employing the pin is what makes a difference. If there is stock damage and the pin is there for that purpose then the overall gun value is effected due to the stigma of the damage. The pin is just indicative of curing the problem. I think that has more impact to value then the pinning if done competently. We saw some good examples of pinning do we actually have any examples of known guns that were pinned by Parker that are still floating around to know how they did it. That one gun that had scroll work done on pin, was that done by Parker or some other very competent gunsmith. Also the gun that had the ivory did you see nay other damage or was it just that pin which might be decoration or a cover.
My take is If the pinning was employed for super-adequacy purposes or decoration and there is no indicated damage to stock or gun then that should not impact value, technically speaking. In this case someone may or may not pay anything extra for the pins but might not discount the gun due to condition or wear unless on closer examination. That might be a personal taste issue.
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