I have an "ethical" question that I'll throw out for discussion.

I am going to be severely thinning my collection in the fairly near future. I have two carbines, very similar in condition, 70210 and 76381. I am going to keep 70210 as it is an SRS-documented Boxer Rebellion piece, and the other is just a normal 1896 carbine. "Problem" is that 70210 was upgraded at Benicia to the long stock and 1901 sight - and that's not how it appeared in Peking.

My dilemma is, should I swap the parts to make 70210 "right", knowing that I am 'changing history', or leave things as they are? The patina and wear issue is not a factor - if swapped, no one would be able to tell.

Would appreciate as many comments/responses as possible - and I fully expect views on both sides. Thank you.