i think the 03 crowd isnt as bad as say, the M1icon carbine, or M1 Garand bunch,
and one of the reasons i no longer post those forums.{and i own a few of both}
iv seen them flame off a few new guys that rstore and or rebuild.
its my experiance that most guys are not only collectors but shooters as well. in this group.
i have a few nice original unrestored examples, and some very rare examples as well, and i shoot them.
but my favorite 03 variant is my RIA low number, that i restored many years ago, second would be my A3, thats a recovered drill rifle.
being a gunsmith that restores and refinishes military weapons for a living.
i can tell you,
it all depends on who does the work, on how it effects the value.
i dont think much of Miltec,s work, not saying that they do bad work,
i think they look restored, from a mile off.
i try and do my best to make the rifle or pistol look nice, but not restored.
that in itself is a challange.
some i cant or wont do, more work then its worth.
im ok with both, and feel we should collect what and how we like, and not judge someone for the way they do..
feel warm and fuzy now???i do.lol