Steven,
this gun is the perfect "what if" gun, and you're a good "what if" guy, so here's the question: do you leave that gun "as is" or is it a perfect candidate for a restoration. if such a task was undertaken, how would it affect the monetary value of the gun?`
You realize, of course, this may turn into a pot-boiler on restoration ( at least I hope so).
thanks for the pictures, and your time.

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