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This is a hypothetical situation. 'A' buys and all original Luger which has about 25% finish remaining and would grade in the NRA area of Very Good and pays $750 for it. On the other side of town 'B' buys an identical original Luger with little or no finish remaining for $200. 'B' decides to refinish it due to the sad looking condition. He spends $200 to get it professionally restored, not just reblued, but restored, dings, rust, etc. removed, and all appropriated parts strawed. 'B' now has a very nice Luger, fully restored and has invested $400, in it. According to NRA grading it is now rated as Good as it has been reblued. This particular Luger generally retails for $2,000 in a factory new condition. For your answer, assume that both Lugers were 100% matching, had no replacement parts and were equal in mechanical condition. If both 'A' and 'B' decide to sell their Lugers, What prices could be realized by both, any why do you think so? Disreguard the purists, which one would you prefer and why?