Original or reblued?

Mac Cat · 09-09-2023, 04:56 PM

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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09-09-2023, 04:56 PM	#2
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 751 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 630 Times in 340 Posts	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.