Griffin And Howe side mount

[Jrb572]

Mout has these stampings on it:
FSN 1240-647-1107
Mount Telescope
Griffin & Howe
this one is stamped U.S. So if someone was doing a build it would finish it up. USMC 1952 vintage mounts for use with the Kollmorgen 4XD scopes (MC-1952).I have asked several people about what it was worth.$1500.00 - $1900.00 this is what has come up several times. Has 26mm rings or 1inch

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[Devil Dog]

Is there a question?

[Jrb572]

Does that sound right. I Am wanting to sell it

[Ramboueille]

I have asked several people about what it was worth.$1500.00 - $1900.00 this is what has come up several times.

If it's real, yes, but you can't tell anything from those photos.

[Jrb572]

what other photos are needed picture of fsn or rings whats needed

[Cecil]

what other photos are needed picture of fsn or rings whats needed

Close ups, close ups, close ups. Especially the bracket. Is it numbered? Take close up photos of the top, side, and both ends of the bracket.
Same question and adsvice for the scope mount.

[Jrb572]

[Jrb572]

sorry i dont own the best of cameras

[Ramboueille]

sorry i dont own the best of cameras

Then you won't get the best of prices. I wouldn't buy it from those photos, maybe someone else will.

[FlightRN]

Good Day,

The developmental history and use (both historical and current) of various firearms (in this case Garands) have always been my focus on these boards. Over the years, many individuals that were genuinely interested in like studies offered up their information and thoughts freely. This lead to (at times) heated discussions which were interesting to say the least. However, these "discussions" helped in our understanding of these pieces and how they impacted history. Recently, I'm seeing more and more chime in with " tell me what its worth" and that's all. Nothing beyond a monetary concern, no interest in understanding the nuances of a piece, no care as to the historical perspective. This contributes little but to drive out the new collectors when they see some of the prices tossed out whilly nilly. I do not want to dissuade new aficionados from asking questions- if fact I encourage it and I look forward (when possible) to answering them.

Maybe we need another area where individuals can post arbitrary "this is what I have, I don't know what its worth, send me an offer" items. This might cut down on the number of speculative questions poised.

I'm torn on people asking "what's it worth" on the forums. My first instinct is to say "What do you want to sell it for??" Price is completely subjective unless someone is going to say "You have item X and I'll give you Y for it right now" An item is worth what someone is ACTIVELY willing to pay for it. To those that don't like that idea- stop taking up bandwidth, take the offer or put it on ePAY. I'm hoping that this new website will lead to more intellectual and informative discussions that will attract a younger group of collectors to carry on the torch after we have gone.

I will say it that if one is planing to ask over $1500 for an item, then one needs to put out some money and buy a decent camera! The pictures aren't that good and there are too many reproductions out there. There is a seller on ePay that is offering a decent (but not exact) copy of the MC-1 mount and rail for US$370. The worst thing that can happen is to burn a new collector all because of crappy pictures.

I now dismount my horse,

Michael