I would use a light hand with Flitz on the barrels and frame to remove easy oxidation and get a little shine to it, then wax and leave it alone.
I would clean the stock, frankly it looks dirty to me unless its the photo, and then put a top coat or two of thin hand rubbed finish, then leave it at that.
I would not polish the frame down to a silver surface.
My theory is that frames that are used and stand hand carry/rubbing, and normal cleaning after, get silver framed, whereas those that are put away in closets, basements, etc,and not used much, get exposed to humidity and get brown framed.
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