Restore or Not?

[J.B. Books]

I think the question of restoration starts with a question, does the gun still retain collector value or is it a "shooter". If the former leave it alone except for mechanical repairs and mitigating previous damage to collectability like replacing the white line pad with period correct as suggested.

If a gun is a "shooter" to start with, and I "like" it, and I plan to use it for a long time then I might consider a partial or full restoration. I also know there will be no return on investment on what is spent on restoration, more likely a loss if the gun is sold. For some of us bringing a "project" gun back to life can be fun.

I think your gun falls into the category of still having some collector interest and value. My advice is to replace the pad and leave the rest alone.

[Autumn Daze]

I agree with Mr. Books

[Bill Murphy]

There is a gentleman in the West who can make your two piece stock look like a one piece stock and refinish all wood properly. Marklarsongunart.com. His work will be an excellent starting place for your restoration. You may choose to then gently remove the tarnish from the barrels and end the restoration. That's what most of us would do.