The pictures dont show the crack/split. If you have the skill to remove the stock and staple and accraglas the split, without buggering the screws or further damaging the wood, then you have enough skill to do pretty much anything you want to the finish and checkering. Frankly, that stock and checkering look better than 80% of the guns I've seen from that grade and era and I would leave them alone. Getting the barrels restored would be nice, if done properly, i.e. not buffed too brightly, but rust bluing is also a talent that comes with practice and knowing how an original untouched set looks is helpful to avoid mucking it up. Good luck whatever you choose to do!
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