Mike,
I think you did great. Sometimes the real world demands do not allow us to keep the ideal collector's standards. I have my share of reblued rare guns. I prefer to get them (if offered for a fair price) and keep them until another in better shape comes by or let them waiting for a restorartion when my budget allow it.
At the end of the day, it all depends on how confortable and happy you are with your new gun. In this case I would be more than happy!
Douglas.
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