I�m headed out for a good portion of the day, and only have time to comment on one of Grant Bias�s statements. Counterfeiters of antique guns when applying new markings will age/rust/pit the guns to camouflage their work. If they are skilled it can make it very difficult, and in some cases almost impossible to detect. And if they are successful it can dramatically increase the value of the firearm.
Also, sometimes you can get too close to the object being photographed. The surrounding area has to be examined as well, as can be seen I think in a picture I will post when I return. FP
