First of all, I think it looks great.
I don't think it will have any effect on the value.
If a surplus russian gun had much for collector value, the re finish would reduce its value.
Since they're not exactly rare, this finish might appeal to some people, and they'd be willing to pay the going rate for it, even with the original finish gone.
This is only my opinion (which usually isn't worth Jack Schmidt), and I hope there is no offense taken to it. It's quite striking in the new finish.
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