hey guys,

can i get some opinion on these?

-nat

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I saw these on Ebay and others much the same at the SOS. Beware!

Those look very new but the smell test should tell the tale. New leather smells like new leather for many years.

If Ed has seen other similar examples then that would possibly indicate that these may be being reproduced. They certainly look very new as Houston already stated. They also look very good. I should definately want a return option.

I have been seeing quite a few Rad senior and nco hangers lately that just don't look right! If their using older tanned hides , there may be little to no oder. There are people around who are good at hiding this!

Are those casting spots suppose to be there on the reverse of the clips? Seems to me I`ve usually seen DRGM on those type of clips.

Yes, those are casting marks.

The metal parts appear original and probably are-it's the leather you have to watch for the most part. There are some unissued ones around so it's difficult if the workmanship is good and the size and type of leather is correct. If there is no new leather smell then its almost impossible to tell. Some sets in the hand will just "jump out at you" as original --others it's a Hmmmm. These are a Hmmm. Kinda depends on the price if its a Hmmm.

thanks Houston! asking prices was $200.

i'll see if i can get a refund option from the guy.

thanks for the opinion everyone.

-nat

$200 probably answers this question unless the seller has no real understanding of current values. On the other hand at $200 they`re possibly OK as a filler to some if the hardware is good.

$200 is an OK price for these. If the leather has no new smell-a great price.