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Originally Posted by Brad Bachelder
... The most significant fact is that a Restoration that is done in the same fashion as the original manufacturer is not a refinish, rather a proper preservation of the guns original integrity.
Brad
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Mr. Bachelder is most respected in his field, and I may be too strict in my limits of vocabulary here... but "preservation" is the
retention of original finish. Restoration is its
recreation... as far as an independent workman can match it.
Thus, "restoration" is, by clarity of language,
still restoration.
Nonetheless, Mr. Bachelder's wise assessment of the relative values of the work is well stated. And I have the
greatest admiration for his craftsmanship, I might add!
This should, in no way, be interpreted as a criticism of his work, his fine character, or his opinions.
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