The original finish on mine got all cracked and terrible looking. I was always going to strip it and redo it. Then it got stolen along with some other guns. A month or so later they caught the guy and traced back the guns. This one was at a gun dealer. He had stripped it and it was ready for the final finish. He was pissed that he had to give it back and no charge for the refinishing. That is what happens when you buy a stolen gun!!