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No 12 hairbrush, opinions
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Can you post a picture of the reverse? As you know these have been widely copied and 'aged'. Difficult to tell from your pictures.
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I would be very surprised if this was not a very good reproduction, to my knowledge, there are very few real ones of these in private hands. Try this link on Darryl's website : http://members.shaw.ca/dwlynn/no12/no12.htm
A few years ago someone made up a quantity of No12's and No 44 anti tank grenades too. some got he ageing process and were passed off as originals. The only ones i have seen have been in museums and one or two long established collections. FYI. about thirty years ago when I started collecting, I could have bought an original complete but in a bit of a state for 30 ! :tinysmile_cry_t4: unfortunately at the time I was only earning 27 a week, so it was out of the question, hope this all helps, regards, Tony.
A few years ago someone made up a quantity of No12's and No 44 anti tank grenades too. some got he ageing process and were passed off as originals. The only ones i have seen have been in museums and one or two long established collections. FYI. about thirty years ago when I started collecting, I could have bought an original complete but in a bit of a state for 30 ! :tinysmile_cry_t4: unfortunately at the time I was only earning 27 a week, so it was out of the question, hope this all helps, regards, Tony.
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I have read the link you put on and find it very interesting, learn something every day. the grnd i have shown was sent to me as a gift, after the death of a friend i thought i would show it to find out what others thought as i am on expert in this type of grnd.
panzer 1. dave.
I have read the link you put on and find it very interesting, learn something every day. the grnd i have shown was sent to me as a gift, after the death of a friend i thought i would show it to find out what others thought as i am on expert in this type of grnd.
panzer 1. dave.