Excellent advice, were my bud not a 'flipper'......

by YJohn Meeker , Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 11:06 (2952 days ago) @ Brian A

I'd thought the same, but his M.O. is buy the bargain, and sell it reasonably. He gets good turnover and a steady flow of $. By the time a decent restoration of the leather and trim is done with correct material, the cost would prob'ly fetch him about the same $ as simply flipping it, as is. I'm the one that gets excited to see how the whole out-fit, could be restored to a really nice condition, for display..or possibly use.

Just talked to him, and the whole lot will go into the Maumee Antique Mall, where, no doubt..someone who understands the merch, will burn their fingers hauling out green. Still and all, it is fun to see real antique Western/Mil goods hauled into the light of day in such a state of preservation.

At this point, I'm 'movin' on", and have had a a bit of grin at exploring the subject. Thanks, again, brian, and see ya Up Nort', someday again.