[Rugger]

Just received Old Model S/N 17590. Finish is gone, mainspring has been substituted for a blacksmith's fabrication and firing pin, also a blacksmith's fabrication, is broken. All numbers matching including grips, which are very thinned with no checkering left (although its remnants can still be seen) and have been tinted black.

Other than this, the pistol is in great shape. I would appreciate your opinions. I would also appreciate your recomendations on (i) whether I could/should restore the grips (with an expert you could recommend) or try to find original used grips to substitute the originals, (ii) should I reblue?, (iii) what is the correct original thickness of the mainspring blades, (iv) can an original mainspring be found?, (v) can an original firing pin be found? and (vi) can an original used magazine with unmarked wooden bottom be found? I have already written to Mr. Heller for help.

Thanks and best regards,