RESTORED yes or no??

Hello, Just recieved my new list#242 from Ralph Shattuck.

Always wanted a matching 6" Navy, but most are out of my reach.Ralph has two closer to my ballpark.Item #113 a 1906 1st Navy,all matching,but restored at $1650,then item #204, a 1920 Navy Commercial,matching,good bore and exc.orig finish at $1900. My question is all things considered,sure a orig finish is great,but what is so wrong with a correctly refinished Luger that still has all it original matching parts? They restore cars and those bring big bucks,even more if the motor has matching numbers to the car.(matchings numbers? seems I heard of that before) Why not bring a older matching number Luger in great shape except with a poor finish back to a good finish.Sort of reminds me of some WW1 German flight badges(along with other types of metals and badges)that have a nice "patinna" to them.Dread the thought of cleaning them,but what Pilot would show up with a tarnished badge on his uniform? I never went to a personal inspection in my 20yrs of military with tarnished wings. Gee, I guess I am way off the point of restoring a Luger,but to me,I cant see why the value of two identical matching lugers,one with orig finish and one restored(properly) can be as much as $3000? I just guess unless I win the "Lotto" Restored Lugers,done correctly,will be more in my price range. Tks,Bill