Russ, That is an excellent observation on yours and Nats part with a picture to back it up!!! These guys (the fakers) were trying to make something that looked like a period mount, but did not have the right materials, the right equipment, or the expertise to make it.

That is what is so unreal about this discussion. This widespread acceptance of mixed and substandard parts and workmanship. Fake markings, and the whole nine yards.

How much evidence do you need to see that they are fake? Confused Best Regards, FP