Quote Originally Posted by Ramboueille View Post
Badger,

Here is a fake USMC MC-1 mount on Ebay with a fake base. There is no mention of being a copy as of now:

120475633683

I'm not about to post an authentic detailed photo or elaborate why it's a fake, it's not difficult to correct. This auction was already posted on Garanditis forum. There are avenues and people to contact before bidding but this item may easily be a $2,000 "whoops" before the auction ends unless bidders are reading this or the Garanditis post. I don't know what the solution is but stating "Buying above one's knowledge" is certainly appropriate.
Thanks partner ...

USMC M1C Garand Sniper scope Griffin & Howe Mount on eBay.ca (item 120475633683 end time 08-Oct-09 05:21:49 EDT)

So, you know this is a fake, but if I was a Garand collector without your expertise, how do I find out? More importantly, if I had one already and wasn't sure if it's authentic or not, should I post pics as suggested earlier, then someone can tell me yes or no?

I'm not sure if there's an answer to this dilemma, but I continue to error on the side of providing enough information to let the individual collector decide.

I'm an Enfield/Mauser collector, so following the principle of not publishing research information on authentic items, shouldn't we frown on the sales of books by Skennertonicon, Laidlericon and Richard Law, whose major purpose is to discuss and show authentic examples of collectibles?

Thanks for the feedback ...

Regards,
Badger