i think 2-piper has come up with the best idea yet:

"My personal preference on an old gun with the case colors gone is to simply enjoy its character "AS_IS". "

trouble is, many fine guns have had their receivers polished bright and look awful. re coloring seems to be the best alternative to leaving the gun with a crome plated looking receiver finish. almost as bad is to find the receiver blued.

Last edited by ed good; 11/27/09 05:13 PM.
keep it simple and keep it safe...