I have often heard stories about the vet that carried it, hid it in his sea bag and stuffed it in the closet not to be seen for the last 60 years. Examination would reveal, depending on what weapon, late rear sight, type III barrel band, stock with counterfeit cartouche, post war modifications and such, all things that are known to have taken place long after the supposed stashing of it. But still, the tale of "I know this guy who has this.........." and someone buys that story instead of the gun. Man them stories are expensive!