Based on the little I see, the stock looks to be in very good shape. Unfourtunately, the frame looks to have virtually no original finish left on it and rust has taken its toll over the years and created pitting problems. The engraving looks to have a bit of west in areas as well. I would say that there is nothing you can do to hurt the value of the gun as far as metal condition since the damage has already been done. That statement relates to cleaning and such. Obviously buffing and filing is bad.
Something that the gun could benefit from is the replacement of screws since some of them are in bad shape. But then you start getting into restoration territory.
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B. Dudley
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