If done properly, correctly, and well, I have no problem with an older American SxS shotgun restored to "as new" condition. There are a few gunsmiths that do this quite well. Unfortunately, there are also other gunsmiths that don't restore "correctly, properly, or well."

In my opinion, the best candidates for full restoration are "name brand" older American SxS shotguns that have had a previous hard life and have significant existing faults or blemishes. Properly bringing them back to their original beauty is a good deed.

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