New gun or recut engraving on current gun

[Craig Larter]

As most who collect vintage Parkers know it takes a while to firmly establish your preferences. The less compromises the better. Gun collecting is emotional for most of us so the better you understand your preferences the fewer mistakes you will make. That being said we have all made poor choices but that's just the cost of a great hobby in my opinion. Good luck with your decision with respect to recuting the engraving. Craig

[Bill Murphy]

I have had guns' engraving freshened up by Doug Turnbull, Theirry Duguet and will probably have other guns freshened up by others. There is no problem with having such work done. I disagree with Craig and think that sticking with a project can be very satisfying compared to bailing out. There are many engravers who can do "some work" without running you into the poorhouse. Theirry is an exceptional choice for restoration work.