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Post by captjack on Aug 29, 2023 12:08:44 GMT -5
i have a 24VS 20ga/357 maximum, barrels are satin nickel…receiver is steel with no bluing
i am thinking of having the receiver finished with matching nickel
question- would this affect (reduce) the value?
I know this one is very collectable due to gauge combo so, dont want to materially affect the value
the gun is in excellent condition except for the receiver
thanks ahead for comments
capt jack
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Post by vancmike on Sept 4, 2023 10:35:01 GMT -5
IMHO, it wouldn't decrease nor increase the value. Even though this is one of the more desirable caliber combinations, either you must have one or you don't.
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Post by jrguerra on Sept 5, 2023 4:33:29 GMT -5
That model is a rare bird and a relevant question. As vancmike stated, rare enough that value would be hurt. Only the buyer can truly answer that question though - collectors can be rather finicky. They might wonder if the new finish is concealing damage that would otherwise hurt it. Some pictures of before re-finish would be smart.
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Post by bigkelly on Sept 5, 2023 6:46:12 GMT -5
Re-finishing isn't going to hurt the value.As old as these model Savage's are,any serious collector understands that finishes will degrade
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Post by captjack on Sept 6, 2023 8:59:48 GMT -5
Here is the before condition of the receiver also, I appreciate all the comments  |
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Post by captjack on Sept 6, 2023 9:08:12 GMT -5
Here is a picture I found of a factory nickel receiver mine is now at Ford’s custom gun for the nickel process will post pics in a couple months when I get it back  |
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Post by doctom54 on Sept 25, 2023 13:29:39 GMT -5
A very rare and nice 24VS. I agree with refinishing. It’ll look great.
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Post by captjack on Nov 29, 2023 7:52:03 GMT -5
just got back the refinished receiver from Fords custom guns www.fordsguns.comlooks better than i expected….decided to spend the money on this because i was told this is a somewhat rare caliber 357 max upper / 20 ga lower ![]() here are some before and after pics   |
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