Originally Posted By: HomelessjOe
Originally Posted By: buzz
In America a renovated gun is considered 'not original' and is looked down upon.....which I think is just poppycock. For example, I would much rather have a pretty old reconditioned Parker, on face with nice case colors than 'an original' worn out piece of junk. Many collectors would disagree.


Collectors aren't interested in worn out pieces of junk Parkers unless it's so rare they have no choice.
Come on jOe...you know what I mean...a redone Parker, no matter how well done will have very little collector interest as compared to original.

Socialism is almost the worst.