[clee1]

I know a fellow that has a 1875 Colt SAA (Peacemaker) It was old, worn, original but functional. It had a value of about 2K dollars.

Against my advice, he took it to a gunsmith and had it “repaired”, detail restored, and reblued. The value now???
About $200. Shoots great!

It now sits in a display case on his mantle; as a monument to stupidity.

[Axenolith]

At least he didn’t do it to a Walker...

[Swordmaker]

Against my advice, he took it to a gunsmith and had it “repaired”, detail restored, and reblued. The value now??? About $200. Shoots great!

Even a refinished, reworked Colt SAA is worth at least $900 these days. I've been following the gun auction lately, and none have gone for less than that. Trust me.