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Originally Posted by algrennathan
If that's the market value fo it in that condition then I think I'll have it restored then. Not to sell it after but to keep for myself. Since I'm not getting much from it, I think I'll make look decent for carry or for like a conversation piece. What do you think guys? I mean, its not worth much, right?
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Were it me, I'd have it cleaned professionally by somebody who knows what they are doing and then reevaluate.
In any event, I'd probably not refinish. I tend to keep the guns I acquire in their current condition and enjoy their character...
You can never tell what a gun will be worth in the future, but you do know that it is rare and IF IN IT'S ORIGIONAL CONDITION it's collectable. Refinished, not so much.
The degree to which this revolver had decayed will dictate a very aggressive polish to remove pitting and I don't think you will be happy with an overly polished result with rounded edges, dished screw ports and lost markings....
Drew