Bamboozler, my question was not a criticism of your gun, which is beautiful, only a comment about an aspect of high grade guns in general. I am in the first stages of a Fox custom, will probably modify the slightly damaged rib matting, and will definitely finish the hinge area. If the gun is lightly engraved, I will probably polish the hinge area. If the gun has nearly full coverage engraving, the hinge area will probably be lightly engraved.