Wow!!! Very nice !
If the finish is original, then you do have a collector's piece. (Since all parts match as well) Question now is, "Do you want to shoot it?" An ongoing debate... with widely divergent opinions
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There are several threads in this forum you may want to see to help you form your own position.
In any case, your story sounds a lot like mine
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Very nice gun for your first! Great job!