Mr Day:
While I respect you views, I must demur. The grounds for "restoring" anything should be the respectful reversal of accidental devastation or gross neglect to the point of harm to the article at hand. This gun exhibits none of that. It is a classic example of gunmaking art that should be left alone... and its history pondered. This gun has provenance.
To me, even the word "restore" is chilling. Restore to what? New? Then what?
Personally, I'd rather have John Browning's personally handled, sweat-stained stock than any restoration by any restorer.
Just my view of things. And I certainly respect yours.
Best, Kensal
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