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    Flip Sight and Barrel Band Real or Repo

    Hi, I would like to know if thee flipsight and barrel band in the pictures below are genuine. Thanks!

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    Do you you have reason to think they are not?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bubba-7 View Post
    Do you you have reason to think they are not?
    No, but with the proliferation of fake parts out there, I was just curious. Personally, I think they are genuine but definitely did not have the expertise or experience to say for sure. Thanks!

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    Not the best photos but all look genuine to me.
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    They do look real, but it looks like possible stake marks on the dovetail, especially on the left rear corner. I think I can see another stake mark, but won't say for due to the lack of clear pictures.

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    I also think I am seeing a round 'crater' punch mark that was used for the adjustable sight on the forward dovetail. BUT, the sight shown appears to be 'real' and aged exactly as expected for the rest of the carbine. If that exists, it would be a condition that would be impossible on a carbine in service configuration.

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    What's the trick to opening the pictures? - I just get a Snapfish "Whoops" error. - Bob
    Hi Bob, I just accessed the photos. Try it again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jca View Post
    Hi Bob, I just accessed the photos. Try it again.
    Still get the "Whoops!" - pictures no longer available. What browser are you using? Thanks! - Bob

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    Look good on my phone.

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