For what it's worth, given that you've found a lever that works without modification, my opinion is pretty much the same as the fellow that posted above that you should send it out to be color cased. You may be able to purchase another lever with excellent case color but will it work?
Go tell the Spartans,Travelers passing by,That here,Obedient to their laws we lie.
I'm older now but I'm still runnin' against the wind
