restoration vs. refinishing

jeffs · 11-07-2008, 01:23 PM

Dear experts

If a particular Luger is collectible, as opposed to being just a "shooter," I understand from reading here that refinishing kills the value. Why would refinishing kill the value, while "restoration" apparently does not? Does refinishing necessarily imply winding up with something different, such as a changed color, alteration of numbers , or alteration of proof/inspector marks?

Is it conversely true that restoring or refinishing a shooter increases its value, or is that an entirely subjective judgment, subject to the eye of the beholder?

Thanks for your thoughts on this!

Jeff

11-07-2008, 01:23 PM	#1
jeffs User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 170 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	restoration vs. refinishing Dear experts If a particular Luger is collectible, as opposed to being just a "shooter," I understand from reading here that refinishing kills the value. Why would refinishing kill the value, while "restoration" apparently does not? Does refinishing necessarily imply winding up with something different, such as a changed color, alteration of numbers , or alteration of proof/inspector marks? Is it conversely true that restoring or refinishing a shooter increases its value, or is that an entirely subjective judgment, subject to the eye of the beholder? Thanks for your thoughts on this! Jeff