Battle: my Mod. 17 is all original with about 95% blue and a chipped (behind the trigger guard) stock which was easily repaired with a walnut sliver epoxied into place. I paid $220 and was glad to get it. About the only nice thing about living in the Peoples' Republic of Illinois is that very many vintage guns that have been in the closet for 50 years emerge at very reasonable prices and in excellent condition. However, my Mod. 17 is the very first one I've seen in over 50 years of rumaging the gun shops. So if your gun is refinishable (and not mercilessly buffed) it may be a reasonable good shooter. Chops
