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**guns ltd** · 07-30-2013, 02:19 AM

I had just purchased this very cheaply. It is not in good shape and I can't find any maker marks on it. Could anyone enlighten me on this.
Thanks,
John

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 07-30-2013 02:19 AM

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**Adrian** · 07-30-2013, 11:50 AM

From these pictures I can only enlighten you in that you have bought a fake. The wide frame suggests a '24' but I don't think they were made with a screw back and this appears to be made in one piece. The rusting on the frame and core is the same which as they were made from different materials, should look different.

**Woolgar** · 07-30-2013, 11:52 AM

by Adrian

From these pictures I can only enlighten you in that you have bought a fake. The wide frame suggests a '24' but I don't think they were made with a screw back and this appears to be made in one piece. The rusting on the frame and core is the same which as they were made from different materials, should look different.

Glad you said that Adrian, I have been searching all morning for an example of a 24 SB !!

Nick

**Adrian** · 07-30-2013, 11:59 AM

Haha!

Me too!

I compared it to your pin back '24' and although the dates look close, the rest doesn't and it looks like a one piece.

**Larry C** · 07-30-2013, 12:01 PM

Incredible observation Adrian..as I know nothing about these but the condition alone would of led me to believe otherwise.

**guns ltd** · 07-30-2013, 01:07 PM

Thanks guys, I knew you would come through for me. I had a feeling about it when I got the Magnifying glass out and had some good light. 60.00 was not a lot for a chance at a junk shop. Oh well could have been worse.
John.