sey 30 round mag Real/Fake

[chopperbobby]

How do you know? It is well worn. The finish is just about gone. I know the SEY split back, from what I have read is one that was copied/faked. So how do I find out. I paid $20 for it. I got a bunch of ammo from the guy so he dropped the price from $27.00. He did not know if it was fake or real. Not his selling for someone else.

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Thanks for looking any info. No big deal if it is fake. i am not a collector. Just like the history and shooting the carbine.

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[USGI]

It' a real one. What kind of ammo did you get? - Bob

[chopperbobby]

Armscor usa 110gr full metal jacket.$20 per 50. Cheapest I have found around here. I will start to reload when I get some brass built up.

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Thanks for the reply. I am happy it is real. Now the mind wonders where it has been in history. Sitting on a shelf, Training, battle the possibilities are unlimited. Taking it out this week to see how the mag works.

[painter777]

Chopper,
Here's a handy link I keep around.
When it comes to 30rd mags, no better authority than Mr. Ricca IMO
Pictures by JimF have helped me countless times.

https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=28358

[painter777]

My mistake,
Reading while watching Nascar @ Michigan Speedway.......... hitting turns @ 215 mph ! And the Fathers Day DIEHARD Marathon.
I was thinking Hardbacks......... Well I guess NOT THINKING.

Sorry,
Charlie-Painter777



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[jimb16]

Looks like a real one to me. There are a couple of details that I won't discuss on an open forum that indicate that it is real. I just sold an original SEY hardback that had those same details. And they aren't faking the hardbacks yet.

[fjruple]

That's a real one. I believe it was made by Seymour Products Company, Seymour, CT. They also made Thompson magazines during WWII.

--fjruple

[chopperbobby]

Thanks for the replies.