Combloc
Stop Negassing me!!!!!
I remember when WWII K98K's were cut up because "they made millions of 'em so what's the big deal?"
"Restoration" is a dirty word to me but, as pointed out, it's yours to do with what you want. Personally, I try to buy and I recommend firearms without any issues from the start. Some, I will shoot. Some, I will simply enjoy without firing. A few, I felt too much pressure in preserving so I sold those off to others who could appreciate them more than I could. Just always be aware....unless it's something as innocuous as switching out a part without modifying anything, you usually cannot undo what has been done. And what is "common" today might be highly sought after later.
"Restoration" is a dirty word to me but, as pointed out, it's yours to do with what you want. Personally, I try to buy and I recommend firearms without any issues from the start. Some, I will shoot. Some, I will simply enjoy without firing. A few, I felt too much pressure in preserving so I sold those off to others who could appreciate them more than I could. Just always be aware....unless it's something as innocuous as switching out a part without modifying anything, you usually cannot undo what has been done. And what is "common" today might be highly sought after later.