sjcope84, if it makes you feel any better to know, I have a Lindner lower grade hammerless. I am going through the same decision making process you are. The gun's on face and the barrels look like they've been cleaned up but not polished. They're damascus and need to be re-browned. The stock has been done and looks good, but will have to be cut down to fit me.

I want to finish the restoration, but I've determined the restoration expense vs. value won't stand up. I want to do it anyway...Geo