I have a set in the 139xxx range, not with original gun. They are in good- very good, with no chips or gouges, and some minor flattening of the checkering. My question is, do they command any premium over the nickel or bare steel variations?
I agree, and since we know that changes, like the plastic or steel stock monograms, were never exclusive and continuous over a specific period of use, I would prefer to use stocks with standard nickel over brass feel authentic, rather than pay a premium or even use plastic ones.