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thegundude · 05-08-2005, 09:32 AM

That's true, value is subjective. But Blue Book value isn't.

My fear is that fifty years hence when I'm long gone and my SO is selling off my collection to pay the bills (probably an Alaskan vacation, knowing her) that she doesn't have to hear, "Oh, I'd grab up that 1920 Luger becasue it's been reblued and that kills the collector value." I know that I've said it before about many guns....

Would it look prettier on my wall? No question. Would I be happy with the rework? Almost certainly.

Would it lower it's resale value (comparitive to the cost of refurb) is what I don't know.....

05-08-2005, 09:32 AM	#29
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	That's true, value is subjective. But Blue Book value isn't. My fear is that fifty years hence when I'm long gone and my SO is selling off my collection to pay the bills (probably an Alaskan vacation, knowing her) that she doesn't have to hear, "Oh, I'd grab up that 1920 Luger becasue it's been reblued and that kills the collector value." I know that I've said it before about many guns.... Would it look prettier on my wall? No question. Would I be happy with the rework? Almost certainly. Would it lower it's resale value (comparitive to the cost of refurb) is what I don't know..... __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve