Junnie, This is to second Chuck's thoughts.
I would like to believe a future grandchild will share my appreciation for a personalized firearm. The odds are stacked pretty heavily against it. OTOH, odds are there will be a time when the grandson could use some cash.
Those on this forum share a longstanding interest in firearms, and are the type of buyers who will end up with it. They have spoken loud enough.
My parents were in real estate decades ago, and imparted the following: "buy as though you are selling". A laser-etched 42 repro would beg for a correct Gr 5 stock for me to make it "right" again. That may not be so easy to locate in 30 years. I do not mind small, tasteful plaques, engraved buttplates or grip caps. And properly done initials on receivers can be found throughout books on Winchester engraving.
Also, a poor execution of a good plan won't cut it, either. I would ask Pauline Muerrle (a semi-retired Winchester factory engraver) for ideas. I don't know if see if she might do the work, but she frequents SGW's Winchester forum - you could PM her.
Sam
