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I just bought a jap 99 and it has a cloth tag sewn to the front sling loop it is 1 1/2 by 1 1/4 it has two japanese symboles written on it but it feels like there is a piece of thick paper sewn inside of the cloth (when they sewed it to the sling loop they folded it several times) any ideas what it is or should I cut the string to see what is inside I will try to get some photos if it will help?
I wouldn't cut anything without having someone who knows a lot more about these examine it. I doubt I would cut it even then.
Don't cut a thing!!! Pictures are a must! :D
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let me refrase this, please try to take better pictures. These are not very clear.
Treehugger, try using the macro setting on your camera. Sorry, can't see a bloody thing in the photos you posted.
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No better at all. What camera are you using?
it is vivitar x137
one word........ macro
If your camera is that awful, you are better off taking a picture from farther away, on zoom if possible, and then crop and blow up the digital file. Or better yet, secure a camera that works. We can;t help if all we can see is that it's a squarish piece of white material.
Macro and a tripod.
second photos were on macro, have tried zooming in no better, writing on cloth is very faint , not worth buying different camera thank you for your help
Cn you borrow a camera? Or maybe transcribe the markings onto paper and scan them?
Treehugger,
I feel like we scared you off and I'm sure that wasn't the intent of anyone here. Things like what you have make all of us extremely curious and it is a bit frustrating that we just can't see it and it's almost there.
If you get a chance, borrow a friends camera sometime. I know I won't personally be able to help you with what it is but seeing it is a way to learn more about these and hopefully, someone will be able to tell you what it is.