Guns with honest wear don't bother me, but I have no love for guns that have been abused. If it were me, I would go with a hard chrome finish, but in satin black. Excellent wear resistances, and non-reflective finish for hunting. A good cross draw or chest holster will make for comfortable carry with that long tom. Agree with measuring the throats to get the best accuracy / least leading with cast slugs.

Larry