M1903A4 fake or original

[Promo]

I re-attached the pictures I had posted in this thread here again, in case the rifle ever surfaces again and to make a clear connection.

The company Old Arms of Idaho proofed that it is a serious address for any collector. They did the only correct thing one can do with an active auction which can't be ended - they added the note to the auction that this rifle is not original and won't be sold.

This is something which quite a lot of companies would not have done and is a clear statement to any collector out there, that they want to be a reliable source for customers.

Many thanks for this step, best luck with the rest of the auctions (in case the others have not noticed it: they are selling an extremely nice BNZ 45 K98k rifle which appears to be all original and correct, especially since it is the very rare variant with a walnut stock and a laminated handguard!) and I hope you will get your money back on the "M1903A4" rifle!

[browningautorifle]

they added the note to the auction that this rifle is not original and won't be sold.

It was like pulling teeth though...

[MisterGreen]

Many thanks to all that commented. At the end of the day, when you have made a mistake or have a mistake on your hands, you just roll with it and admit it. Never fun to admit.

I get pretty defensive about negative comments toward my business and/or the arms I sell when they are posted publicly. Online text can and does get taken out of context all to often. My apologies if I came off like a Joe Blow in the OP.

Thanks to Promo for helping me avoid a possible deal failure and or duped client.

Being an appraiser can be tough. Everyone thinks "you must know everything". Well I am here to tell you, I don't and nobody does. I must constantly remind myself. Appraising is about knowing the process, having the relationships and the library to confirm info. I am very thankful for online resources and great minds such as the Milsurps crew to help with concerns such as this. This was my first experience with a collection of A4's specifically. One of the best lessons in fakes for me this year.

[browningautorifle]

I get pretty defensive about negative comments toward my business

We never intended to be making negative statements toward your business, I didn't read his comments that way either. No acrimony intended. We see this sort of thing all the time here...

[MisterGreen]

All is good. I appreciate this crew.

Negative was in reference to my business name and the word fake. Those are tough words for a collectible firearm dealer especially in print.

Cheers and thanks for the help everyone.

[mrclark303]

Good stuff, all's well that ends well.

What are you going to do with the A4 Mr Green, can you recover your money?

[Promo]

Funny that despite the description says otherwise, this does not frighten people from bidding. It appears to have sold for more than $ 2,500.

[browningautorifle]

It appears to have sold for more than $ 2,500.

Well, not to me.