This really is a very broad subject. Some guns should be left alone.
However, if pushed, I will proudly stand with RESTORATION most every time.
Why?
Because a very large percentage of antiques found are in miserable condition and/ or if not restored they will be lost from heavy decay and neglect.

I just finished this antique reloading tool box restoration yesterday . Without restoration it would have basically disintegrated.

I’ve restored many antique firearms in this condition to PRESERVE THEM. If done right the value does increase considerably.

Often times also the decay that can often be misinterpreted as PATINA is like cancer. If it’s not removed completely it will consume the antique.

Murph

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