kp3 question

slade9494 · 02-07-2007, 11:51 AM

i have a kp3 in operating condition. just used it 2 weeks ago. what i want to know is should i refinish the stock and barrell before i try to sell it or would most people prefer to do it themselves? i know that looks are a very key component in selling but right now it is in its original condition and doesnt look bad at all. just needing some 411 at this point and sorry i dont have any pics right now

incynr8 · 02-07-2007, 11:53 AM

Leave the barrel alone, the tighter the bore from oxidation the better!

pecoto · 02-07-2007, 12:42 PM

You might want to refinish the stock, but if it is in decent shape I would not bother. KPs sell quickly (if the price is not outrageous) and most hold their value well even if showing some wear. I don't think the work you put in would reflect much increase in the price you get for it. People want wood and brass....unless it has severe condition problems you will get a good price for it. (and you can sell those with severe condition problems, you just won't get as much.)

c6quad · 02-07-2007, 01:14 PM

leave it the way it is.

B · 02-07-2007, 08:54 PM

Orginal not dammaged condition has more value than restored condition.

Titus · 02-07-2007, 08:59 PM

Ever watch the antique road show? When someone has something very rare made of wood, most of the time they (the owners) explain to the expert how they stained it to make it look like new, watch the experts face drop, along with the value.

c6quad · 02-08-2007, 12:15 AM

yep, you can restore one over and over but they are only original once.

slade9494 · 02-08-2007, 12:36 AM

well thanks for the info....i figured "as is" was the best way but i see so many people restoring them so i thought i would ask.

c6quad · 02-08-2007, 01:16 AM

without seeing what it actually looks like it's hard to say if it should or should not be restored. it all depends on how far gone the condition of it is. also, ones opinion of condition will vary from the next guy, as i'm sure you know.

kutulu · 02-09-2007, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by slade9494

well thanks for the info....i figured "as is" was the best way but i see so many people restoring them so i thought i would ask.

No man, "Original Finish" instead, its a selling point

02-07-2007, 11:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
slade9494 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007	kp3 question i have a kp3 in operating condition. just used it 2 weeks ago. what i want to know is should i refinish the stock and barrell before i try to sell it or would most people prefer to do it themselves? i know that looks are a very key component in selling but right now it is in its original condition and doesnt look bad at all. just needing some 411 at this point and sorry i dont have any pics right now

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02-07-2007, 11:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
incynr8 .:\|Purification Admin\|:. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amidst the Forest Creatures	Leave the barrel alone, the tighter the bore from oxidation the better!

02-07-2007, 12:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
pecoto Rec Poster Join Date: Apr 2006	You might want to refinish the stock, but if it is in decent shape I would not bother. KPs sell quickly (if the price is not outrageous) and most hold their value well even if showing some wear. I don't think the work you put in would reflect much increase in the price you get for it. People want wood and brass....unless it has severe condition problems you will get a good price for it. (and you can sell those with severe condition problems, you just won't get as much.)

02-07-2007, 01:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
c6quad MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NC	leave it the way it is.

02-07-2007, 08:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Titus Sunstar Paramedics Slave Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Group W Bench	Ever watch the antique road show? When someone has something very rare made of wood, most of the time they (the owners) explain to the expert how they stained it to make it look like new, watch the experts face drop, along with the value.

02-08-2007, 12:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
c6quad MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NC	yep, you can restore one over and over but they are only original once.

02-08-2007, 12:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
slade9494 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007	well thanks for the info....i figured "as is" was the best way but i see so many people restoring them so i thought i would ask.

02-08-2007, 01:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
c6quad MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NC	without seeing what it actually looks like it's hard to say if it should or should not be restored. it all depends on how far gone the condition of it is. also, ones opinion of condition will vary from the next guy, as i'm sure you know.