CP Chicago Pnuematic planishing hammer value

I just picked this up and it works perfect. I'm going to use it but I'd like to know if I'd lower it's value if I restored it ? What is it worth ?
Thanks

 

I've seen them go for under $1K - a lot of money. There are a few different mfgrs and various anvils/frames for them so the price depends on how complete a set is - that looks like a good one to me.

 

It's beatiful...I'd have a hard time not smoothing and painting it gloss black and having it pinstriped...

 

Iwould think the value would be to use it.

 

I would have no problem giving it a paint job , to protect it....and I would build accessories to enhance it , without damaging the original tool...Shawn

 

that's a great score. personally i would leave it alone, especially if it works well.

 

C cook enterprises sells new ones in the 2k+range. You'd be at 3500 with accessories before you know it there. http://www.ccookenterprises.com/proline/prolineHandheld.html