[wterrell]

Are we to decide that nothing can be determined? That the exception becomes the rule? If we cannot state it completely, then nothing can be stated?
This would allow for the continuation of alteration, fakery, enhancement, etc.
At the least, documentation of a gun would freeze its characteristics, excluding attrition.
A determination as to whether a gun is fake should not be made while documenting its traits. Let that be determined in private counsel and research.