Well, sorry but I am just not buying it, no offense to anyone. I know I am going against some of the most knowledgeable collectors in the world but you have taught me well.
The gun just does not stand up to close scrutiny, it is the fact that it is too perfect that draws my attention to the details.
How do you explain the darking in front of the side plate?
Where are the scratches from recoil and take down? Both in front of the side plate and around the take down lever?
What about the rear sight, darking there too where there should be ware marks?
The gun is way too clean, the only sign of rust is under the rear sight and yet that is recent, wrong color, not embedded enough.
The pictures are pretty clear in the areas I am talking about, so thats not the issue.
I actually like this gun and would love to have it in my collection, am I too critical? Maybe, but honestly when was the last time anyone saw a perfect 06 Navy that had not been messed with?
You can evict me now
Vern