Type 1 rear sight - real or repro?

[RobCole]

Any thoughts on the authenticity of this rear sight?

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[Bill Hollinger]

I believe this to be real. However, there are a few guys here who can glance at these and be able to tell better than I.

[jimb16]

That one is a tough call for me. If it is a fake, its a darn good one. Milling looks correct.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

As Jim mentions, tough call. I have vertical milling marks like those shown on the side of some of my leafs. The edges of the base seem a bit more rounded. And the spring appears to be newer.

[Rustship]

The base is suspect, I'm with Jim, if it's fake it is a good one. Base looks too rounded.

[browningautorifle]

Is it possible that it's been a put together? Fake base but real top? That way most people would look at the machine marks and go for it?

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Anything is possible.

[RobCole]

Thanks all for the input. The "similar threads" tool here is also extremely helpful. The journey continues.

[ChipS]

Next batch I make will be perfect and a steal at $125 a pop.

[Bill Hollinger]

ChipS, you're bad!