Very Bad News

John D. · 06-30-2003, 08:48 PM

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".....

06-30-2003, 08:48 PM	#9
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 477 Thanked 515 Times in 128 Posts	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".....