I have a preww2 nickel pated tin plate Junior. When it came to me it had the original nickel plating [which was a bit rough] so I stripped it and had it replated for the princely sum of £10. If you decide to replate yours a few points to remember. be very careful not to damage the stampings by cleaning with emery paper, after plating holes are smaller and diameters are larger so be sure to ask your plater to blank holes threads and in particular the barrel joint mating faces. It should look quite spectacular when finished, mine is on permanent display and is a regular talking point.Regards Daveh