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    Original flip sight?

    Hoping for some opinions on this rear sight. Seller claims original usgi. Thanks


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    Even so, $150 for S base, unmarked leaf?

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    Looks ok to me, but its priced on the high side.....
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    Thanks guys,
    Price does seem steep. Looked ok to me, but wanted to verify with those who have been at this for a while.. Amazing, our friend on the left coast sometimes gets that much$ for his repros. Anyways, pleasant change to see a real one amongst the fakes.

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    If repo's sell for $120, how can you price a original one lower?

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    Not trying to be picky. But I wouldn't call that "overall good condition" as the listing says. And up to $76, whew....

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    Ha,
    When I posted the link it was only $52. Didn't think it would go much higher since seller's "overall good condition" didn't quite match most peoples definition.

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    It went for more than it should have!
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    Sold for $129.49
    Time to get out the spare parts, wow.

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