John, I've thought about that too but have been reluctant to start disassembly. Somehow I have a bad knack for fubar'ing things when I start taking them apart. But now that I know it's basically shooter value, I will. Take it apart I mean...not fubar it
And Jerry, I kind of agree with you. But like my dad, sometimes I'm sentimental and sometimes I ain't. He certainly wasn't sentimental about passing down the 90% all matching 41 byf with holster which he sold for $700! But, I'm sure my own sons would gnash their teeth if I got rid of this one, and it IS kinda nice owning a piece of history.