letter restoration question

edwood · 02-10-2005, 11:18 AM

I ran across this guy and I have a colt 1911 that a vet ground off the united states property, and did a very good job. it still has the eagle over 12 inspector mark and all the other marks. I was thinking of having the us property put back on the frame front left side. you can see just a slite bit of buffing. what does the collector comunity think?

http://www.gunfancy.com/refinishing.htm

trigger643 · 02-10-2005, 08:29 PM

I'd say if this is the only blemish to the arm, the rest being in good to excellent original condition: leave it alone. My reason being the removal of the property mark has historical significance in and of itself and restoring the lettering would add no particular value and probably detract further from the piece. On the other hand, if it is a well worn example, have at it, as a full restoration won't make it worth any less than its present value.

02-10-2005, 11:18 AM	#1
edwood User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 94 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	letter restoration question I ran across this guy and I have a colt 1911 that a vet ground off the united states property, and did a very good job. it still has the eagle over 12 inspector mark and all the other marks. I was thinking of having the us property put back on the frame front left side. you can see just a slite bit of buffing. what does the collector comunity think? http://www.gunfancy.com/refinishing.htm

02-10-2005, 08:29 PM	#2
trigger643 User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 502 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I'd say if this is the only blemish to the arm, the rest being in good to excellent original condition: leave it alone. My reason being the removal of the property mark has historical significance in and of itself and restoring the lettering would add no particular value and probably detract further from the piece. On the other hand, if it is a well worn example, have at it, as a full restoration won't make it worth any less than its present value. __________________ "There are three reasons to own a gun: To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face." Ã¢?? Krusty the Clown