Halo around 1917

alanint · 10-09-2009, 11:51 AM

While halos on barrel serial numbers are normal, I have never seen one as exagerated as yours.
Is the finish on the gun entirely original? If it is, then I see no reason to doubt the halo
If the finish is at all questionable, I would venture to say that perhaps a previous owner heard that collectors look for halos and decided to "freshen" the halo a bit to enhance the gun's curb appeal

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10-09-2009, 11:51 AM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	While halos on barrel serial numbers are normal, I have never seen one as exagerated as yours. Is the finish on the gun entirely original? If it is, then I see no reason to doubt the halo If the finish is at all questionable, I would venture to say that perhaps a previous owner heard that collectors look for halos and decided to "freshen" the halo a bit to enhance the gun's curb appeal