eh, about 3-4 diff paths. I am fine with it as is. Long as it doesn't split case necks, and it isn't. I won't shoot it a lot. I bought it for the history of the piece. While it HAS been altered, it is period correct. Much like a very nice Colt 32-20 I have/good friend's GF's gun. Would be a collector, except... GF stenciled his SSN on the side plate after he had guns stolen. Killed the collector value, but to me it is way cool. I know where it originated, it IS period correct with what was done to guns back then, AND even better, the SSN starts with 000!!! I knew neither of these guns were collectors. and I am into shooters. And pay/purchase accordingly. Mine will shoot and make 38 SPC cases look funny (AND unique!). As it, is is shooting about a 3" group at 10 yds with my old eyes and minimal sights. Was with a load I just happened to have. I am SURE I can get it inside 2" playing with it. And the cool factor, both for me, and for anyone I let shoot it, outweighs a lot of other negatives! It isn't/wasn't purchased as a collector or target gun! It is safe just as it is! (BTW - my ugly Smith 1917 dom 1918 1946 Brazil contract gun - same boat. But it just happens to shoot lights out!)