Hi, Dean,
No need to be humble -- I'm sure your experience has earned you an informed base for your observation. Frankly, [I]I[I]don't have the experience or expertise to draw any conclusion about what a gun in whatever condition is worth...except that I'm sure I've paid more than a gun was worth because I fell in love with it, regardless of whether or not it was restored. I certainly look with interest at some dealers of nice American guns that seem pretty darned high based on the fact that they were in part or whole "restored." As far as Brad's observation, I assume he was basing it on his observation. We all have bias. I know I do.
I do think the valuing of American guns to be intriguing. I hope someday to find one I love that I can buy for what I -- and maybe some more informed folks -- deem to be a great bargain. In the meantime, I'll muddle through trying to find the next ideal gun for my collecting/shooting interests.
For what little it's worth, I know (and care) nothing for the price and value of old cars. I can't keep up with guns, not to mention cars.
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