When do you freshen up a dark stock and when do you leave it alone

[C.O.B.]

Regarding the gun in the second picture I'd redo the wood but leave any dents, nicks ect and recut the checkering.

[David Fishley]

I concur with Mills. The condition of the stock should match the metal. If you start getting one done then in my opinion you also need to get the other done.

[Keavin Nelson]

On the dented barrels, they can be raised without needing refinish unless of coarse there is gouging of the metal.