I'm lucky to have a nice collection of full-on original spec Air Arms rifles with a couple having had a minor touch up to the walnut by Warren Edwards. This doesn't bother me in the slightest.
My pride & joy is Shamal number one - the first production Air Arms PCP.
The original owner decided to update the bolt housing with the later, much nicer looking one.
Now this would normally be a major problem for me & I would not be happy until the original style housing was put back on.
However, that first owner was legendary Air Arms sales manager Bill Saunders so I am more than happy to leave it as it is - to me it is more appealing & a great piece of Air Arms history in more than one aspect.
I'm sure some would disagree.
So, the appeal of a rifle that has had a re-finish or changes made to it can be more appealing depending on the story behind it.
Paint chipping for Air Arms & Ireland HFT Teams.