Honest FOB flip sight?

[dnikkor]

Well, now I'm still confused. I did the "drill bit" test followed by a caliper reading at a different store. The #48 bit, .076", just fit. The caliper's reading was .073" (#49) "give or take a few thousand's of an inch." So it is no doubt a larger hole than the run of the mill fake.

I need a cigarette after such a good "hump" if this is not legit.

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[Harlan (Deceased)]

dnikkor,

I'm leaning toward authentic.

Can you post a detailed photo showing the spring? (Flip moved halfway)

[dnikkor]

dnikkor,

I'm leaning toward authentic.

Can you post a detailed photo showing the spring? (Flip moved halfway)

I'd be happy to tomorrow. I'm assuming that you want to see the view between the base and the flip (moved halfway) from head on?

[Harlan (Deceased)]

Yes sir.

[dnikkor]

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[painter777]

Man,
That sure looks real to me.

Charlie

[Harlan (Deceased)]

I'd send it back as soon as possible as we discussed.

Good luck!

~ Harlan

[dbarn]

Guys, I am sticking with my original gut feeling. Notice how the end of the leaf spring is "chopped" and unfinished.

[painter777]

After looking at this last batch of pictures.......I stand corrected.
That is not a 60 year old part.

Charlie-painter777

[Bill Hollinger]

I have photos of one just like that and it was pointed out a fake by three of the carbine gurus we have here. The side machining marks, spring and some other characteristics are what sway me.