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Originally Posted by Matchlock
Gentlemen, I beg to differ. 
I may not match your expertise in 18th century arms but over more than 35 years I have collected hundreds of 14th-17th century guns, related items and Gothic and Renaissance iron work, let alone completely dismantled many hundreds of 18th-19th items and passed expert opinions on them.
I cannot see any argument why the iron parts and the stock (the original polish was probably taken off the latter) should be fake. Who on earth should do that - and why? Imagine the price you can possibly get ...
Best,
Michael |
Thank you Michael, the removal of polish certainly would change the appearance of the piece; so much patina lost !