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Originally Posted by
dsk
The so-called "idiot scratch" on a USGI pistol is like holster wear in the usual spots on the slide and frame. It is rare to see a pistol that's been used that doesn't have it, which means it's perfectly normal. As a matter of fact I've been told that GI's were often instructed to push the slide stop against the frame first, then slide it up and into the takedown notch as a means of getting the pistol reassembled more easily.
Now a commercial pistol, that's a different matter. The condition of the finish is paramount and any scratch is a bad thing regarding value.
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I'll Keep it as is. I see alot of scratches there, seems like as you say part of it's history.
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DaveN
I'll Keep it as is. I see alot of scratches there, seems like as you say part of it's history.
Good choice, it is a piece of history and may have been put together quickly in the midst of its history. I see you are from Melbourne! Come to the Lakeland Gun Club show this weekend and I'd be happy to look at it for you. Back wall under the "I."
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Ken was planning on going but weather looks real bad for a long trip. I'm still going to play it by ear but 95% sure it won't happen this year. If I was closer I would go. Hope attendance isn't hurt to bad. All the best Dave
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Originally Posted by
Duane Hansen
If I were you and after seeing the pictures of your RR pistol, I would leave the pistol alone and leave it just the way it is. Anything you do at this point will only detract from it and actually make the piece worth less instead of more in the future. When you initially spoke of the scratch, I thought you were speaking of something that was totally hideous and therefore flat out unacceptable. The scratch is not that bad and is part of the pistols history and I think that it should be left as is. Just my opinion.
I agree. I have a very well used .45 and it has an almost identical scratch. I thought about trying to touch it up or have it done and had no luck, so since its not really original, its just nice to pass on to my kids.
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