restore or not?

**BenS** · 06-03-2009 09:30 PM

i have an a4 in good to fair condition. i just came from a restoration shop and the owner said its up to me, but if it was his he would repark it and blue the right parts. whats the common practice leave it as it came from the military rebuild or return it to original condition?

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**Jim Tarleton** · 06-03-2009 09:34 PM

I would leave it as it is.

Jim

**irishsteve** · 06-03-2009 09:39 PM

If the receiver/barrel are the WW11 gray green park I would leave it alone.You really cant replace that look,even if worn.As for bands,trigger guard,you can still find those parts with the original blue in new condition on,ebay,gunbroker.

**Calif-Steve** · 06-03-2009 11:05 PM

Irishsteve is correct. Follow his guidance. The blued parts are always for sale at the big gunshows, as well.

**Chuckindenver** · 06-03-2009 11:47 PM

if its a parts gun then restore, if its original, and in nice shape, leave it be.

**PeteDavis** · 06-04-2009 05:33 PM

Show us a pic.

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