All else being equal. Would you rather carry a brand new pristine, immaculate rifle with perfect wood and blueing.
Or one that is in perfect working order but has some blueing worn off and some battle scars on the wood.
I appreciate both. But in my mind if I picture carrying a Rigby rifle for instance, on safari. I picture one with the blueing gone and replaced with a nice brown patina. The action nice and worn in. The stock has dents and scratches.
I love my rifles in great condition. But the look of one that’s been carried for thousands of miles is more unique.
I’ll start with my .458 WM
Or one that is in perfect working order but has some blueing worn off and some battle scars on the wood.
I appreciate both. But in my mind if I picture carrying a Rigby rifle for instance, on safari. I picture one with the blueing gone and replaced with a nice brown patina. The action nice and worn in. The stock has dents and scratches.
I love my rifles in great condition. But the look of one that’s been carried for thousands of miles is more unique.
I’ll start with my .458 WM