Every day people fork out $40,000.00 for a new car, or $20,000.00 plus for a new boat, or $20,000.00 for a new camper trailer or $10,000.00 for an ATV etc. etc. knowing full well they are going to take a bath on such items come "selling" or trade in time. Yet when it comes to restoring an old gun it appears many look at it and wonder if they will get their money back or maybe even make money on it. I say hats off to those who restore old guns ,within their means, without worry about resale but more for the shear joy of owning a fine old gun that gives personal satisfaction every time it's picked up.