Pete,
You are kidding - RIGHT???? I've seen more forged Krieghoff's then most folks have seen "real" Kriegs. My guess is that the Navy collectors will be as pessimistic as HK collectors.
My guess - is that about "1%" that are sold/ installed will be designated and destined for "shooting enthusiasts". If everyone played by the same rules - I would agree with you - but when a "shooter" will get about "$700" - and a "Navy" about 5X that price - my guess is something else will occur.
IF the manufacturer WANTED to protect collectors - THEY could put a "mark" on the sight that could distinguish it as a new production - some mark that wouldn't interfere with the "shooters" market.
But guess what - my guess is they won't - as they understand the market for forgeries.....
Bill is "right on".....
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