Future Carbine Authentication

[INLAND44]

Could it be a Naval weapon? AYE AYE SIR!!

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Back to original thread: What would stop the faking of the certificates? Easily done on modern computors! GK

Ba-da-bing!

You know what? When a knowledgeable, talented and experienced individual decides to step across to the 'Dark Side' and fake carbines or any other collectible thing, he will be successful, like that painter. Sometimes I think people do this mainly for the thrill of pulling the wool over the eyes of the 'experts'. The crude attempts we usually see, like the stock a few days ago, are unworthy of serious discussion. If there are people who can make a $100 bill that requires study by the Treasury Dep't. to determine if its counterfeit, you have to know that assembling and 'aging' a freaking M1 Carbine would be child's play. Think of the notorious guy from California who sold faked 1911s for years, some of which were bought by experienced collectors. Folks, I think 'the files are already corrupted' in the collectible gun business. I think it can only work against values if collectors themselves lose confidence in being able to authenticate guns on the spot in order to make a good buy.