I think each collector sets their own standards.
It's alway a good topic to discuss, but I expect that every collector will have their own opinion.
Poorly refinished guns are kind of sad looking.
Replacing a barrel is common, but cold bluing spots ruins a gun.
DDR/VOPO guns can be a mess or they can be lovely (for example the Thalmann's)
Personally, I don't have any problem with a professional restored gun.
I have one that Gail Morgan restored and he was meticulous in his work.
It's also a budget issue for most small time collectors, like me.
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