ky: problem with the letter thing, is that it takes some of the fun out of collecting rare factory original guns. before we could have collectible guns lettered, we saw them, we liked them and we bought them, for what they appeared to be to us...we were happy.
then, because collectible originals have become so popular with big money investors, the crooks jumped in and started creating faked guns that to even the most experienced collector appear to be original. the markets for big buck colts and winchesters are flooded with them...and the fakers letter erm first an then rework to the letter spec...so now, contemplation of buying a high end factory original gun creates anxiety until the gun is lettered. and, weather the gun is original or not is no longer the issue. the issue now is, will it letter? sometimes knowing too much about a gun can spoil the enjoyment of collecting it.
fortunately, collectible double guns are not as valued as much by investors, as are colts and winchesters; so the fakers dont spend their efforts so much on collectible shotguns.
and ky, thank you for your kind words...
Last edited by ed good; 02/10/15 06:52 AM.
