Flip Sight Markings

[rocky321]

"S" on one side, "RP" on the opposite side, and "RP" on the flip sight itself. What manufacturer is this?

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[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Redfield Gun Sight Co.
Denver, Co.

[rocky321]

Redfield Gun Sight Co.
Denver, Co.

Are these new or did they make them as original sights on the M1s?

[Bill Hollinger]

It all depends. There are a lot of counterfeit rear sights out there. If it is from Modesto, CA it is fake. Close up, in focus, macro photos of the sight and we'll be able to tell.

[rocky321]

It all depends. There are a lot of counterfeit rear sights out there. If it is from Modesto, CA it is fake. Close up, in focus, macro photos of the sight and we'll be able to tell.

Here ya go! M1 Carbine Flip Sight Marked RP/R P for IP - eBay (item 260701768073 end time Dec-08-10 17:09:40 PST)

[mpd1978]

That is a 19.99 repro that will probably sell for $150. Looks like he has a good supply of marked push safeties and oilers as well.

I think this is authentic though:

Lot 3 Matrix Essentials Amplify Foam Volumizer Mousse - eBay (item 260687572042 end time Dec-04-10 05:54:22 PST)

[rocky321]

That is a 19.99 repro that will probably sell for $150. Looks like he has a good supply of marked push safeties and oilers as well.

I think this is authentic though:

Lot 3 Matrix Essentials Amplify Foam Volumizer Mousse - eBay (item 260687572042 end time Dec-04-10 05:54:22 PST)

LOL!! Thanks

[monkeyhammer]

So the M1 parts he sells are repo's? Interesting that he still has 100% on his feedback. I would think that there would be some complaints if someone got a repo and they expected it to be original. Is it they know they are repo's or don't know they've been taken?
John

[imarangemaster]

I solved the fake problem by only buying from other forum members! Actually, all I have bought is a nice IO stock and a nice IO handguard for my CMP Inland. Oh, I forgot, an unmarked push safety that was a used original for $35 delivered,

[G26ster]

I solved the fake problem by only buying from other forum members! Actually, all I have bought is a nice IO stock and a nice IO handguard for my CMP Inland. Oh, I forgot, an unmarked push safety that was a used original for $35 delivered,

I recently bought two Type II push safeties, both from trusted sources. One is a repro, and so advertised ($10) and the other advertised as USGI ($35.00). Both are unmarked as would be correct for my carbines. My untrained eye sees no difference in the two. How does one tell the difference in such a small simple item?