#79713
02/28/2008 09:18 PM
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Howdy all as we have al seen over the last year or so the quality of fakes is becoming better and its easier than ever for new collectors to get caught out. The example below is a current RCEM fake being sold (in large numbers) in Germany. At first looks and if you didnt know what to look for it doesnt look to bad.
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#79714
02/28/2008 09:19 PM
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#79715
02/28/2008 09:20 PM
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#79716
02/28/2008 09:21 PM
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frog is also a bit of a give away :-)
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#79717
02/28/2008 09:22 PM
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but if you are new and dont know what to look for the next 2 pics will show you. The crossgaurd in this pic is the fake. Notice the poor finish and lack of detail.
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#79718
02/28/2008 09:25 PM
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when compared to this original Luneschloss RCEM crossguard courtesy of lakeside: ( http://www.lakesidetrader.com/pics/RC-47d.jpg)when in doubt ask for this pic - if the seller wont give it then walk away!!
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#79719
02/28/2008 10:23 PM
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Sturm,
Is it marked as a PDL on the blade? Not a bad looking repro. I'm sure some of the uninitiated will fall victim to it.
Thanks for the heads up.
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#79720
02/28/2008 10:28 PM
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Howdy mate - no the tang is not marked PDL - which is also a give away. From experience most sellers wont take the grips off to show the tang. If i manage to get one i will post it.
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#79721
02/28/2008 11:23 PM
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pictures of the one i have>>>>
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#79722
02/28/2008 11:23 PM
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ALWAYS BUYING ITALIAN/ FASCIST MILITARIA > AND SOVIET DAGGERS
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#79723
03/01/2008 05:44 PM
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The frog screams "I'm fake!!!"
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#79724
04/15/2008 02:50 PM
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hello where one finds his copies and at which price?
because me I seek one of them but I do not have enough money to buy a true thanks in advance
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