Garfield,
Apology accepted. Everybody makes mistakes (including me).
On the matter of photographic enhancement. The photo tweaking I have done may change the perceived colors to provide more clarity of the gun's landscape but can't change the finish coverage. Colors that each member sees on his monitor will also vary depending upon the quality of the monitor and video card combination.
I agree that this gun needs a first hand examination by at least one, and as Pete has recommended, as many as practical, collectors who know what they are looking for...
While we wait for that to happen, I would like to comment on the matter of the numeral 4 on the sideplate. The photo is just slightly out of focus even at a 1:1 (actual size) ratio, but after looking at the area where the sideplate, forward receiver, and takedown lever are visible, I think the wierdness concerning the number on the sideplate may be lighting and pixelation issues. Another photo under slightly different lighting conditions should clear up the disparity with the number 4.
Miner, would it be possible for you to try and photograph this same area again and attempt a sharper image? If the file size is too large to upload to the forum server you can send it to me and I will be glad to post it for you...
I will send you my email address.
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regards, -John S
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