Real Versus Fakes: Chamber Brushes

[Bill Ricca]

This kit was sold to me at a gun show a few months ago. The Missouri company has its name printed on the rear of the package. Notice:

Brush Chamber G.I.
30.06



They are reproductions from China. They are not US GI.

The top is repro, the bottom is US GI. Notice the difference in the tips.



Reproductions today have the circular tips. They look nice but unfortunately the inside piece that connects the plastic ratchet to the plastic base, often bends and sometimes breaks. They are made very cheaply, although they look beautiful. The diameter of the brush's bristles is less than the originals.

Originals were produced in the 1960's and had tips that were highly tightened with metal sealed ends.

The above pictures are 30 Caliber. The same applies to the M14 Chamber Brushes, which are slightly shorter.

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