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I know that people are told that it will reduce the value, if you touch up a gun that has some wear on the bluing. I've had the LOP reduced to 12 1/2" and a nice recoil pad added, to 'fit' me. I've also gave it a boiled Linseed Oil refinish, and the rest of the shotgun is 98% condition.
It's a Featherlight M-37 20ga. in fine condition, but the bluing wear looks terrible, when compared to the rest of the gun. A gun dealer I go to, has one that's older, but considerably banged up from use, but the magazine tube must have been touched up, cause it looks brand new! They want $478 for it!
Mine looks beautiful in comparison. 
What do you guys think? Should I reblue the magazine or not? What would be the value? I can no longer swing the shotgun properly, due to injured shoulders. I would rather sell the Ithaca......then buy a S&W revolver, or a Sig 365 9mm.. I need advice so I can sell the shotgun for a decent price! Bob
It's a Featherlight M-37 20ga. in fine condition, but the bluing wear looks terrible, when compared to the rest of the gun. A gun dealer I go to, has one that's older, but considerably banged up from use, but the magazine tube must have been touched up, cause it looks brand new! They want $478 for it!
What do you guys think? Should I reblue the magazine or not? What would be the value? I can no longer swing the shotgun properly, due to injured shoulders. I would rather sell the Ithaca......then buy a S&W revolver, or a Sig 365 9mm.. I need advice so I can sell the shotgun for a decent price! Bob