Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
I don't know how purist you have to be to refuse to re-finish a weapon of war. That was done all the time by the authorities that held them in charge. As it is, it's not too useable. How does refinishing make it fake?
Great points. I was worried that the NOS leaf spring I have would stick out too much. Shortly after I got it, Harlan suggested that if anything (once de-rusted) I give it a little bluing and steer away from reparking it. I guess I worry too much.