Sounds expensive, but as you suggested, you cant take it with you (ever seen a hearse with a UHaul hooked behind?). Ive done similar sorts of things in the past ....and, as long as one goes in knowing its not going to be a moneymaker, or a collectible (it will never be a collectible even though a 28b, to a purist Browning super collector), then thats ok.
Hey Buzz, are you a spokesman for the the Browning Collectors Association?
By whose authority do you determine what will be a moneymaker, what will be collectible and what's OK?
Well Bob, As a Browning collector I can tell you thats the case. Your gun, in addition will always carry a salt era serial # unless you change it and try to fool the unsuspecting. Upgrades are just that, upgrades. I believe it was you who mentioned something similar to me when I was thinking of upgrading a 21. So there.... you are a bit over sensitive Bob. Nevertheless I wish you good luck with your project. BTW, by you posting this thread on a public internet site, you are in essence soliciting commentary both positive and negative. Apparently, what I said you viewed in a negative light. Well, so be it. You started the thread and now that you heard something you didnt want to hear, you came unglued. I say tough luck to that. Toughen up, man.