Reproductions

Jim McDougall · 9th May 2025, 05:34 PM

While I am not a moderator, I have a deeply vested interest in this forum, and I am becoming concerned about the character of its content, particularly in the posting of reproduction arms.

In the frontispiece of the pages......SECOND LINE.......importantly noted:
ON THE SCOPE OF THIS FORUM

The purpose of the forum and its discussions, it clearly says that the objective is to display, identify and discuss ACTUAL historic examples....for the purpose of classification by collectors, as well as learning from them historically for those of us so inclined.

This is not to say that reproduction arms are not often well researched from originals, in most cases they are, however they still do not carry the elements, character and nuances which are key to the historic value of original items.

We have a remarkable field of readership, often hundreds if not thousands to one of contributors. The discussion of recognizing key elements of authenticity in discussing the possibility of whether properly of period or modern reproduction for the benefit of improving such work accordingly is emphatically outside the intent of this forum.

Though Fernando, our stalwart leader is no longer with us, I would ask that we recognize the standards and integrity that he and Lee have instilled in keeping this forum aligned with the original standards, out of respect.

If in doubt on the character or provisions of something to be posted, check first for approval simply as a courtesy. After regrettably stepping out of bounds myself on a number of occasions, it became my policy to do just that.

Thank you guys,
Jim

9th May 2025, 05:34 PM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,210	Reproductions While I am not a moderator, I have a deeply vested interest in this forum, and I am becoming concerned about the character of its content, particularly in the posting of reproduction arms. In the frontispiece of the pages......SECOND LINE.......importantly noted: ON THE SCOPE OF THIS FORUM The purpose of the forum and its discussions, it clearly says that the objective is to display, identify and discuss ACTUAL historic examples....for the purpose of classification by collectors, as well as learning from them historically for those of us so inclined. This is not to say that reproduction arms are not often well researched from originals, in most cases they are, however they still do not carry the elements, character and nuances which are key to the historic value of original items. We have a remarkable field of readership, often hundreds if not thousands to one of contributors. The discussion of recognizing key elements of authenticity in discussing the possibility of whether properly of period or modern reproduction for the benefit of improving such work accordingly is emphatically outside the intent of this forum. Though Fernando, our stalwart leader is no longer with us, I would ask that we recognize the standards and integrity that he and Lee have instilled in keeping this forum aligned with the original standards, out of respect. If in doubt on the character or provisions of something to be posted, check first for approval simply as a courtesy. After regrettably stepping out of bounds myself on a number of occasions, it became my policy to do just that. Thank you guys, Jim