ars1, I watched this gun sell on Gunbroker and for what it's worth I thought it should have sold for more......Good for you! Was your gun sent back to the factory...Yes. Did it come back a better gun...Yes. We collectors like everything to be factory original and generally shy away from guns that aren't. I think this is one of those rare instances where it came back better and more valuable than it's original form. New in box 48's are changing hands $850-$1000 and factory engraved 48's are $2000-$2500, so don't let anybody sell you short on this gun. You did well.

Chad Gripp