20 gauge damascus Parker

[Dean Romig]

Ken, despite advice to the contrary, I don't think I'd jump right onto cleaning or refinishing anything about that gun just yet. Once you do anything to that gun you can't undo it. Go slowly. Don't do anything you might regret later. Don't do anything to that gun that may negatively affect it's value. If you watch "Antiques Road Show" or have had any discussions with people who have been in the antiques business for most of their adult lives you must know that "cleaning", "refinishing" or in any way removing original patina can have a devastating effect on value. Yup, it's nice to have a clean gun but I think the Damascus pattern is quite visible and the wood figure and grain are lovely with the character age has given it but it is the original finish that you should preserve and protect.