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Baryngyl · June 23, 2010, 06:51 AM

Some times the guns worth in dollar value has no effect on whether or not you want to have work done on a gun.

I have a Stevens 87A rifle that the dollar value is $50.00 to $75.00, but I got it from my Dad, it is the only thing I have from him and he passed away over 10 years ago.
I just sent the rifle off to have it completely torn down, polished and blued, the cost is going to be around $100.00, dollar and cents wise is it worth doing it, NO, but sentimental value wise it is to me.

I would never sell this rifle no matter what I was offered for it.

So if it is going to make you happy, do whatever you want to it.

Michael Grace

June 23, 2010, 06:51 AM	#11
Baryngyl Member Join Date: April 29, 2010 Posts: 67	Some times the guns worth in dollar value has no effect on whether or not you want to have work done on a gun. I have a Stevens 87A rifle that the dollar value is $50.00 to $75.00, but I got it from my Dad, it is the only thing I have from him and he passed away over 10 years ago. I just sent the rifle off to have it completely torn down, polished and blued, the cost is going to be around $100.00, dollar and cents wise is it worth doing it, NO, but sentimental value wise it is to me. I would never sell this rifle no matter what I was offered for it. So if it is going to make you happy, do whatever you want to it. Michael Grace