Originally Posted By: Bushmaster

The problem with recutting the checkering is that the rest of the gun will look shabby in comparison.


If you re-cut the checking which will repair the damage and clean the channels, then brush a light coat of EEZOX or light oil on the fresh cut checkering, IT WILL NOT look new, but will look clean and neat and period and undamaged while still matching the rest of the wood.........

Otherwise I would just leave it as is.

Doug