I always stay away from these as there are some really good fakes out there. A USB micro scope in the crack in the wood would show if there is real patina and age. That said, who's to say the handle isn't old and a fake stamp has been added?
Not much help. I start out always assuming these are fake. Sorry. Hopefully others can provide more info.
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My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
Thank you Michael, that was helpful actually and as I already mentioned, I also dont like this one.
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Franko
I have one of these myself (non SS). I thought I had a thread here but couldn't find it, nor could I find my old (very) photos. In mine it had a crack in the handle as well. Under the USB you could clearly see the age and patina inside the crack (and the metal stamp was permanently attached)
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
It seems that its hard to tell anything just from these pics, obviously some personal examining is needed in this case for reach a conclusion.
Best regards,
Franko
I would be very wary of any TR Ink Stamp, and I wouldn't touch an SS marked one, 99.9% are fake.
Thank you Chris, that is good to know.
Best regards,
Franko
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