If you decide that you cannot live with someone else's name on the oval, it can in most cases be filed/polished off and left blank. Or even re-engraved if you want. Some minor finish touchup may be required. It also depends on how deep the engraving is that needs to be removed.
Personally this is my opinion... if the engraving on it is original or of the period, then leave it. But if it was obviously done way later and is too modern looking in style, then maybe consider wiping it out.
I don't want to bring up old wounds... but remember the last time you trued to have someones name removed from a gun?
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