[Luke]

Steve,

To quote Ron: "Any collectable gun, unless it's one of less than 500 to 1000 or so ever made, loses any collectable interest after it's gotten below the 80% grade."

I pretty much agree. Case in point: I have a 1914 DWM without stock lug and with triple C/X proofs. Very few of these were ever made, and most collectors have not seen one. I found and bought one in only fair condition and was SORELY tempted to have Thor restore it. Finally decided to keep it "as is" since it was a very rare and totally honest gun which has never been messed with. It ain't purdy, but it's original.

On the other hand, Thor has restored four run-of-the-mill Lugers for me. Three of these had been reblued earlier by someone far less talented than Thor and looked pretty bad at the time I purchased them. They now look like new guns.

Best of luck with your decision.

Luke