Engraving Rifles -Ohhh a 1903 Springfield Sniper

[usabaker]

I was reading a gunsmithing book and it made what I feel is a broad statement. It states;

"As for the serious collectors and gun experts,
they know that engraving often separates the
garden variety piece from the highly prized
collector item, especially on American-made
guns where engraving is less common than on
European guns. Engraving not only increases
the value of a gun, but also shows appreciation
for craftsmanship and artistic ability, or in a
word, quality."

I don't know who y'all feel about this but I can't think of a vintage rifle that would increase in value by engraving it; certainly not a MILSURP rifle.

Am I I crazy thinking this way? what are your thoughts

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