The New Days

[John Allen]

I agree with Reggie that todays gun market allows buyers to shop and authenticate guns much better now than in the "old days". One thing not mentioned in the old days thread was that there were many more faked or upgraded guns on the market. Since there were not many ways to authenticate guns at that time,buyers had to depend on the dealer and their own knowledge. One of the first things I learned in this business is "if they can make it,they can fake it."

[William McClintock]

Originally Posted by John Allen

I agree with Reggie that todays gun market allows buyers to shop and authenticate guns much better now than in the "old days". One thing not mentioned in the old days thread was that there were many more faked or upgraded guns on the market. Since there were not many ways to authenticate guns at that time,buyers had to depend on the dealer and their own knowledge. One of the first things I learned in this business is "if they can make it,they can fake it."

Couple years ago at an "Outdoor Show" in NE PA I came across a guy with a table of old shotguns for sale. Right away I notice one was a sort of strange lookin' Parker. A 20 gauge VH, it had a blued action, non standard replacement stock, etc, etc, you get the picture.
"Just how much do you want for this gun?"
"$9995, just like the tag says".
" Really?"
"Yes"

I moved on, nothing to see here.