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Originally Posted by Patrick Lien
Bruce,
I think " substantially unused after full restoration" would be more appropriate. You did not offer an opinion on this gun yet represented it as "fun to look at" and then included $$$$$$$$$$$$? Why? Are you trying to sell the gun? Create hype on the gun? Why not just put the pictures on the board and ask the question; Is it real?
I think the gun you posted was created by a talented person or group for the sole purpose of duping the "advanced collector" you so often refer to into the exchange of dollars for opinions of others.
I like the pictures of the gun and especially the engraving, but if you are going to post guns "AS ORIGINAL" either by your own admission or someone else then I think you should also either provide documentation of fact on condition or just post the pics and let people decide what is original or not. Opinions are free and my opinion is that you posted a gun that is a redone FAKE! Thank you
Patrick
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Mr Lien, the gun is not mine nor was it ever, I have no stake in it, and do not know the identity of the present owner. I have no interest in creating a market or "hype" for the gun, and I have no idea why you would make such absurd accusations.
I didl not say anything about the originality of the gun and left that to others. I knew something about its history, so I stated that. I merely said the gun was interesting. I stated what I knew about the representations of the original owner without further comment.
In view of your reactions and statements, I have deleted the posts.
Bruce Day