I am not trying to stir anything, this is for ejukashun. :lol:
http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=137297
I looked at this and my first response was "how do you know what box that is?" To the laymen no markings makes it look like any box of that variety.
I know you guys know your shhh.....stuff, but really, how do you know?
Specific size? Shape? Type? Are there any maunfacturer marks in the folds? All of these plus historical judgement? Is the size/shape unique enough it's definitely not the box for a widget?
I understand the value of a correct box, just trying to learn how to determine provenance. I'd have tossed that one if I came across it. And kick myself later when I learned...
http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=137297
I looked at this and my first response was "how do you know what box that is?" To the laymen no markings makes it look like any box of that variety.
I know you guys know your shhh.....stuff, but really, how do you know?
Specific size? Shape? Type? Are there any maunfacturer marks in the folds? All of these plus historical judgement? Is the size/shape unique enough it's definitely not the box for a widget?
I understand the value of a correct box, just trying to learn how to determine provenance. I'd have tossed that one if I came across it. And kick myself later when I learned...