why do people rebuild old cars and motorcycles?,why do people restore furniture? why put new rims and tires on a car when the original ones are round and work well.the only valid reason is because original guns in like new condition are hard to find and expensive.doug mann is rebuilding a optimus you think that it has anything to do with deception.you need to rethink that statement.and if someone want to spend money on rehabing there property what business is it of yours.i have my wifes grand fathers gun im going to do my best to restore it.mc