Ended auction, WWII or repro?

[Ramboueille]

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 Skennerton, Laidler and Richard Law, whose major purpose is to discuss and show authentic examples of collectibles?

Thanks for the feedback ...

Regards,
Badger

Badger,

The proper contacts with photos can be done via email privately. The key here is to contact before the purchase, not afterward. Most books do not show enough 360 degree detail to complete a successful forgery, something is usually missed. I know I wouldn't post or publish 360 degree details clearly for the fakers to see.

If I was going to contemplate an expensive Mauser or British Commonwealth item with the little knowledge I have about them, I'd know where to go and who to ask!