A lot of good comments here. I agree with Shotgunlover about Americans' obsession with original condition. According to the Gun Value book published annually, 95%+ of the guns sold each year in this country are not in collectible condition. So why not change or upgrade as you like. If it is done well you might even get some of your money back if you sell. I have a couple of Foxes that are restocked. They were pretty useless originally, and certainly not collectors. Now they are nice handling pheasant killers!