I too missed this thread the first time around. Although Registered Magnums (Magni??) are out of my circle of collecting interest, there is no denying their historical and intrinsic value. It is too easy for some folks to fall into one of two traps, either ignoring old, mistreated guns altogether or simply refinishing them, without regard to their original appearance, etc.

In your case, you have commissioned (and Hamilton Bowen has delivered) a true restoration of a significant firearm. This is not a procedure for the impatient or the dilettante, but for the true lover of fine craftsmanship. I salute you for taking the time and going to the expense of having a world-class restoration done on a worthy gun. Congratulations.

Green Frog