Mike Connor wrote:

Such rods can bring a lot of money. What such things are "worth" is a moot
point.

Point taken.

Probably best to sell it. In which case, no "do-it-yourself" refurbishing
should be done. This may appreciably lower the value of such a rod.

It's the same with my other hobby, woodworking. I use old handtools
for much of my work, and the things that are sometimes necessary to get
them into working order would seriously diminish their value as
"collectibles". However, their value to me as user tools can't be
measured so easily.


Chuck Vance