Have an unfired NIB 1978 vintage 29-2 in a flawless factory mahogany box with all original paperwork and tools, but the flocking does show some wear. Would repairing/re-flocking add or subtract from the value of this box? Think the issue here might be authenticity vs. appearance.

Peter

un like refinishing a gun,box repair seems to be an acceptable practice on these if it's done by member Joe. C. on this forum.

When presentation boxes look bad, they look really bad. Naturally, if you "restore" it with material cut from an old pair of blue jeans, I image many would say you reduced its value. But if you bring it back to its original condition (or hire someone to do so) I doubt anyone would say you harmed it.

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Thanks, Guys. Got the message.

His Forum name is jcelect, send him a private message and he should respond to you soon.

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Alan
SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220

HINT:

After the Presentation Box gets repaired, get a hold of some S&W logo VOC sheets (available from S&W if you call) and wrap the gun in that within the box. Not only will it greatly help keep moisture off the gun, but it will keep the gun oil from getting onto the flocking of the restored box. Should last a very long time that way.