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Some collectors are often labeled as purists.

Purists are often most noted in the firearms collecting world.

Examples of this would be the idea of a firearm losing value or even being considered " worthless " after being refinished or modified in any way.

Examples of refinishing would be blasting ( via sand or silicone / glass bead ) or chemically stripping and re-coating wood or metal with the intent to improve appearance.

Another example of purism in the world of firearms would include the notion that collecting firearms manufactured by a country / government / individual other than the original designer of the firearm is senseless.

For example, collecting firearms made in India or Nepal that were originally British designs later can be seen by purists as sometimes distasteful.

Also, the manufacture of rifles or pistols from parts kits in the USA or Canada that are designed to aesthetically " clone " the originals is sometimes seen as in poor form by purists around the world.