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[Midmichigun]

@ Rocky.
LOL. I think we are in the same boat on knowledge. I am also new to this forum... so I ask for forgiveness on my quest for knowledge.
I am doing research with some books.... go to gunshows.... but also asking questions of "experts" on multiple websites. This is the only way that I can seem to find the Mentor, since I live off the beaten path.
I have had some 'perts on other forums claim that "print is dead" and that all knowledge is on the 'net. I love the ability to paste links, and the databases that some people put together for us.
And to the frustration of the 'perts, I keep asking the dumb Newbie questions!
I figure that some of us here have been collecting rifles for their whole lives... how do I gain that knowledge within a few years... especially since some of the books are now known to be WRONG (case in point are some ref. books on the 1903 springfield). Just my .02. Largely the Internet has taken the place of standard reference materials of yesteryear.
I just do my due diligence and go to the books first... then ask the 'perts if what I am seeing is real. Sometimes despite being a Newb, I am probably enlightening someone greener than myself.
Good luck with your search on your part. Wish I could help, but I don't have books in that direction!
As to not giving reference numbers to "avoid counterfeiters", this does work in both directions. Many people get burned for lack of knowledge, just like counterfeiters learn what is "correct" and then apply it. However, those counterfeiters also have access to the 'net and books. And some have Mentors unwittingly helping them.
I think this argument is as old as collecting judging by the fake Ming dynasty vases for sale out there.
Scott, thanks for the clarification on the part! Appreciate the input!

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[rocky321]

@ Rocky.
LOL. I think we are in the same boat on knowledge. I am also new to this forum... so I ask for forgiveness on my quest for knowledge.
I am doing research with some books.... go to gunshows.... but also asking questions of "experts" on multiple websites. This is the only way that I can seem to find the Mentor, since I live off the beaten path.
I have had some 'perts on other forums claim that "print is dead" and that all knowledge is on the 'net. I love the ability to paste links, and the databases that some people put together for us.
And to the frustration of the 'perts, I keep asking the dumb Newbie questions!
I figure that some of us here have been collecting rifles for their whole lives... how do I gain that knowledge within a few years... especially since some of the books are now known to be WRONG (case in point are some ref. books on the 1903 springfield). Just my .02. Largely the Internet has taken the place of standard reference materials of yesteryear.
I just do my due diligence and go to the books first... then ask the 'perts if what I am seeing is real. Sometimes despite being a Newb, I am probably enlightening someone greener than myself.
Good luck with your search on your part. Wish I could help, but I don't have books in that direction!
As to not giving reference numbers to "avoid counterfeiters", this does work in both directions. Many people get burned for lack of knowledge, just like counterfeiters learn what is "correct" and then apply it. However, those counterfeiters also have access to the 'net and books. And some have Mentors unwittingly helping them.
I think this argument is as old as collecting judging by the fake Ming dynasty vases for sale out there.
Scott, thanks for the clarification on the part! Appreciate the input!

Thanks for the support. Makes perfect sense. At least our boat isn't sinking. Yep, and thanks to Scott too.