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Old 06-21-2015, 06:09 AM
sailor723 sailor723 is offline
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I'm in the same position with a recently acquired Model 1917 although, as you can see, the finish on mine is not as good as yours. I too am in Canada so I understand that the option of selling it and buying a better one isn't quite that simple.

I thought about refinishing mine but have fallen into the "leave it alone and enjoy it for what it is" school of thought for the moment. As someone else said, you can always change you mind and have it done in the future but you can't go back.

When I look at the wear on mine I see well earned patina and 97+ years of history.

I'd say relax and enjoy your new gun.

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