Changed out STD PRODs Barrel Band

**Rustship** · 02-27-2010 09:28 PM

I changed out my Barrel Band out today and replaced with a type 3. After looking at the band I had on it, I'm pretty sure it was cut down Type 3. I would have kept it on there, but the sling swival was missing. Took some pictures, look at the old band, see if you think I'm right. My Grandson Brandon and I are going to another gun show tomorrow to Browse. I would like a Saginaw or National Postal Meter.

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**Tired Retired** · 02-27-2010 10:27 PM

I vote cut down.... but then, again, I am still trying to find an honest politician to vote for....

Collector value aside, its probably going to shot tighter groups with the type III band anyway.

**phil441** · 02-27-2010 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by Tired Retired

I vote cut down.... but then, again, I am still trying to find an honest politician to vote for....

Collector value aside, its probably going to shot tighter groups with the type III band anyway.

+1 on what TR said!

**frankderrico** · 02-28-2010 08:06 AM

Rusty, it looks to be cut. I like it with the type 3 on it, and now you can use a sling. Hey, you and Brandon have a time at the show!!! Hope you find a good one, let us know.....Frank

**Harlan (Deceased)** · 02-28-2010 03:30 PM

4th vote for it being cut. (I'd also rather have an authentic type 3 than a faked type two)

**rpw7351** · 03-02-2010 03:27 PM

Are there any markings on it? Read somewhere that IBM used T2's that were
unmarked and ends of inner and outer bands were flush like yours. I don't
see any burrs and finished end of inner band appears to have rounded edges.
To close to call for me.. hang onto it. I may have a swivel if you want it.

**jimb16** · 03-02-2010 04:19 PM

I'm not so sure its fake. I'd need to have it in my hands to tell for sure. There are certain things that make me wonder.

**Rustship** · 03-02-2010 06:55 PM

Yes sir it may just be real, think I'll hang on to it and investigate it a little more and compare to a known real one. Because if it was cut they did a bang up job on it. Ive looked at a lot of pictures on the internet, and mine seems to look just like theirs. Thanks for your input.

**Rustship** · 03-02-2010 07:44 PM

I was just on e-bay and there is a type 2 barrel band that is identical to mine. I don't know what to think.

**rpw7351** · 03-02-2010 07:50 PM

Think POSITIVE!!! Keep it. If it's cut down..so what. If not cut down, it's only gonna be worth more. Just my 2 cents worth.

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