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I recieved my 91/30 Mosin Nagant from Aztec today. I'm very happy with the purchase. It is dated 1932 and the barrel looks great. My friend ordered a plain jane 91/30. No Hex, no hand select, etc. It looks wonderful. Wood work has a much nicer finish. His looks identical to the one show in this pic. http://www.aztecguns.com/M91_30.htm
Mine has this great dark redish color on the buttstock. As I expected, the finish is flaked off in a few locations. Also, the part of the stock in front of the reciever is extremely dark, nearly black. Most Mosins I see in local guns shops have this very dark finish on the part near the front sight.
What I was wondering, would it devalue the gun any to get the stock refinished? I know I'm not dealing with a high dollar ultra rare piece, but I do not want to ruin anything. I feel if done correctly, that it would likely add value to the gun. Any thoughts?
Mine has this great dark redish color on the buttstock. As I expected, the finish is flaked off in a few locations. Also, the part of the stock in front of the reciever is extremely dark, nearly black. Most Mosins I see in local guns shops have this very dark finish on the part near the front sight.
What I was wondering, would it devalue the gun any to get the stock refinished? I know I'm not dealing with a high dollar ultra rare piece, but I do not want to ruin anything. I feel if done correctly, that it would likely add value to the gun. Any thoughts?