Note posts regarding use of pocket on side but with reproductions now readily available, what are the real differences in construction in order to differentiate reproduction from the original? I do not know if either of these is original or a good reproduction. I have two with pictures. One has verdigris on the brass parts but other looks like shellac. One has the strange "SMLE" and date labeling, the other none. The flap on the one is shorter than the other. Both of these came with what looks like original slings. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks,
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