[southjblue]

If it is all orig,I'd keep it that way---If it has been refinished in any way then go do anything you want---With good engraving on one that has already been worked on the the value should go up but not to a collector---JMO---SJB

 

[WS-1]

Because of the solid rib, which is rare(relatively speaking), leave it in its original condition. Then, hunt around for a fence post, buy it cheap, have Glenrock Blue prep it for bluing, send it to Pauline and have her put a 42-5 on it, blue it, mount the wood and then stand back and behold a thing of beauty. Of course, the solid rib gun will still be worth more money. No matter how you cut it, you're a lucky devil to have that solid rib gun.

Kit

 

[seitz10]

Save the money on engraving and put it toward another m-42. You already have a keepsake, keep it that way. roger

 

[JT 27]

Good engraving (with gold figures) will increase the value alot. It may not be as good a value as a pristene original gun. From a collectors point, original, original, original.

 

[4painter]

Ageed with all of abouve have one and love it, it has a few spots at end of barrell, probably blood spots, keep it origional.

 

[Hotrod67]

Thanks everyone, will have it repaired and keep it all original.