As the originator of the mentioned thread above, here's my opinion:
- Great idea, but opinions are just that - opinions, and they should be taken as such
- We need to be careful about how we express them. If we say "looks like the barrels have been shortened" that's fine, but if we were to say "who the hell butchered this otherwise nice gun" someone may take offense
The key is the spirit of the thing. I, myself was the victim of my own sensitivity about my gun. It's an easy thing to fall prey to. Having said all that, if someone can't take opinions, they shouldn't ask for them. If someone reacts like that we should all say "oh well....you asked."
And by the way, I'd recommend everybody avoid the use of the word "appraisal" when asked -- for reasons mentioned above.
The purpose of our forum is to have fun, learn and appreciate these fine historical firearms. Let's just enjoy them and not get too caught up in the legalities.
My two cents.
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