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Old 29-12-16, 08:30 PM
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Can i get your opinions on this please . It says indian made on the description .
Are these an issue item or did the lads get them made
Just wanted to see what you lads thought as never seen
Or held one
These are the best pictures i can get atm
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Old 29-12-16, 09:26 PM
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Hi Rolly
These are bad reproductions from a seller who is best avoided...
I've got a nice real one in my trades album
cheers
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Old 29-12-16, 09:28 PM
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Cheers paul much appreciated . Ill take a look now
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Old 29-12-16, 09:29 PM
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Note the lug position, shape of the 5 and general quality of the lettering
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Old 29-12-16, 09:31 PM
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Popskipa has just sold a nice original example too:
http://militarychest.com/viewphoto.p...h=50847&phqu=2
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a seller who is best avoided...
Would that be "uncle ho" or something?
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I can't remember, its no longer on ebay, I know greybear55 has been selling an identical set(s)
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