I recently purchased an unfired Colt Frontier Scout Kansas Centennial 1961 Commerative .22 gold plated revolver w/ wood presentation case. After 40+ yrs. of the original owner wiping off fingerprints the gold plating is wearing thin in places & also shows evidence of dry firing. I really want to shoot this thing, but haven't thinking it might ruin it's value. But I don't think it'll ever be worth much. Right? I'd also like to somehow remove the gold plating & have a nice nickle plated piece. Is this possible. Thanks