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JoeP.08 · 05-12-2010, 11:27 AM

Norme,

From the photos the seller posted I don't see any red flags. The photos could have been better and if I was interested in this "WK" grip strap I'd ask for better photos of the "key areas" before I placed a bid. If it goes, it will go for some "coin".
The grip strap marking looks good. There's a chip in the left grip panel, but not a big deal to me. The blue/finish around the frame and altered area looks good. I'd want better photos of the proofs, barrel markings, alignment mark, and receiver lug, etc. The shoulder stock is another big ticket item and will account for the high selling price, if it goes. The disc appears to be steel and correct, although a bad photo. I'd like to see the C/M on the wood. The iron looks clean, maybe too clean. It has a "Germany" export stamp in the right place so the iron may be an old re-blue? I'd ask for better photos on the stock too.

Like I said, if I was hot for a "WK" marked Navy, this would definitely be worth looking into further. Just my two cents.

Good Luck!

Regards,

Joe Pirolo

05-12-2010, 11:27 AM	#2
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Norme, From the photos the seller posted I don't see any red flags. The photos could have been better and if I was interested in this "WK" grip strap I'd ask for better photos of the "key areas" before I placed a bid. If it goes, it will go for some "coin". The grip strap marking looks good. There's a chip in the left grip panel, but not a big deal to me. The blue/finish around the frame and altered area looks good. I'd want better photos of the proofs, barrel markings, alignment mark, and receiver lug, etc. The shoulder stock is another big ticket item and will account for the high selling price, if it goes. The disc appears to be steel and correct, although a bad photo. I'd like to see the C/M on the wood. The iron looks clean, maybe too clean. It has a "Germany" export stamp in the right place so the iron may be an old re-blue? I'd ask for better photos on the stock too. Like I said, if I was hot for a "WK" marked Navy, this would definitely be worth looking into further. Just my two cents. Good Luck! Regards, Joe Pirolo __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)