Of course, the most important thing is proper restoration/repair (my emphasis) if needed while keeping the rifle original.
But just recently added:
Originally Posted by BFaucett
Nothing will be done to detract from the collector value of the rifle! It will remain all original.
Thank goodness! I know it may seem like parsing words but I've seen "restorations" ruin a rifle. It's only original once! GREAT find and a great story as well.
What a benchmark in time...and what a change in the world from then 'til now.