I think refinishing/restoring composite barrels, as long as they were so badly worn or covered in crud that refinishing was warranted, can only increase a gun’s worth. Even if the rest of the gun shows wear I think it is a sign of respect to the gun and to those who created those beautiful barrels to bring out their original beauty.
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"I'm a Setter man.
Not because I think they're better than the other breeds,
but because I'm a romantic - stuck on tradition - and to me, a Setter just "belongs" in the grouse picture."
George King, "That's Ruff", 2010 - a timeless classic.
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