1917 Navy at Simpson's?

RGMCE · 07-12-2008, 08:37 AM

Vern, thanks for the caution however I wouldn't consider buying it given the grips & re-strawing evident. While the frame & receiver show expected patina I'm not sure of the barrel as it lies in a different focus plane , hence slightly out of focus & not well lit to compound the problem. Their photographs, like many others, are only useful for general evaluation, not diagnostic analysis. I believe it's overpriced for a original finish gun let alone a refurbished one. That was the point of my posting. I'm not laughing at this sorry state of affairs affecting collectors. Best regards, Dick McEvoy

07-12-2008, 08:37 AM	#18
RGMCE User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Vern, thanks for the caution however I wouldn't consider buying it given the grips & re-strawing evident. While the frame & receiver show expected patina I'm not sure of the barrel as it lies in a different focus plane , hence slightly out of focus & not well lit to compound the problem. Their photographs, like many others, are only useful for general evaluation, not diagnostic analysis. I believe it's overpriced for a original finish gun let alone a refurbished one. That was the point of my posting. I'm not laughing at this sorry state of affairs affecting collectors. Best regards, Dick McEvoy