FLAK case, what about the inlet?

[kokstok]

Got this FLAK case today and although the outside looked promissing the inlet is not!
I removed the inlet to look for stamped numbers and this is what I found, An IMO renewed inlet the cardboard is why off any original I know of and the stamped numbers are missing.
If any of you think different please tell me because then I missed some info allong the way.
The dealer told me the inlet is original after confronting him.

[kokstok]

inside the case

[Allan P.]

Rene,

Looks like this a bit

http://www.militaria-uk.com/air4.htm

What do you think?

Allan

[kokstok]

No the case it self is ok but only the inlet is IMO renewed.

[MH184]

The base is fine and typical for the cardboard cases of this very type.

Yes, the gauge of the cardboard is slightly thicker - just - but that's of no concern to me at all. I would not suggest this has been replaced, not at all in fact. The paper base covering application is just fine and correct, and I can just make out that it is finished as should be on such a base for this very case. Even the cut of the corners is I would like to see. The recess is exactly how it should be also; it all looks good to me!

As with all the cardboard bases of this type they are devoid of base codes, which is perfectly normal to encounter.

Apart from the paper/material hinge being damaged it's a nce example of this type of case.


KR

Marcus

[kokstok]

Thanks Marcus, I realy thought it was to new (the inlet) but If your is the same I have to apologize to the dealer.

[MH184]

Thanks Marcus, I realy thought it was to new (the inlet) but If your is the same I have to apologize to the dealer.

Hi Mate,


They're all the same on this version - ''cardboard'' as opposed to hard-shell - minor variations in the gauge of cardboard's or the internals to any lesser degree within reason (for purposes of deduction of good and bad....etc) is acceptable.

I have absolutely no doubt with yours, Rene!

What is nice about yours is the base covering still retains a good amount of its colour, rather than a pale faded colour as is most often seen.


KR

Marcus