Ray:
It's your gun, so do what you wish. But... nothing good can come of re-casing the frame. And it may even warp it. Today, the best 'smiths of double guns actively discourage new case. I agree. And re-case is an especially bad idea if you send your gun to anyone in upstate New York.
Why not simply darken the engraving and buff down with Scotch Brite to the level of the gun you show in the photo? To me, new case on an old gun is the classic example of tarting things up.
But Americans love flash. So go for it if you wish.
Best, Kensal
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