As Iab

[Filip]

Hi everyone,

After putting it up for sale on e-stand , some questions were raised in regards to the catch that differs from what’s expected to be seen on AS IABs. Not being an expert in IAB’s myself, I can only point out to the fact that the catch as well as the pin seem to be made of the same material, and thus , it triggers no alarm bells off in my mind. But I could be wrong, though. Anybody think different?
THX
Filip

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[Christopher G.]

This looks to be a fake to me....looks like a good casting. The catch is also wrong.

Regards,
Chris G.

[Filip]

Looking at it’s edges, I can say with high degree of certainty that it’s a stamped piece.
BTW. has anyone ever seen semi-hollow IAB fakes as well as fakes with a ball hinge ? Just curious .

[Chet Sowersby]

I like it even less now with the new pictures. Wrong type of catch for this maker and it does look like a casting IMO.

Chet

[Don D.]

Looks like one of the African Hero's fakes. Can you please show us an oblique shot of the hinge, especially highlighting where the crimp is next to the hinge piece.

[Filip]

Looks like one of the African Hero's fakes. Can you please show us an oblique shot of the hinge, especially highlighting where the crimp is next to the hinge piece.

Sure, will take more pics in a day or two. May even try to scan it too!

[Giel VW]

Don, I agree with you this is most probably an afrikan hero fake once more.

[Filip]

Could someone post some pics of that african fake, please? THX

[wh014d4394]

this guy has more come backs than gary glitter

[Nordmark]

an afrikan hero fake once more.

Could you please explain this kind of fake? Never heard about that...


Thanks in advance,


Daniel

[Filip]

Could you please explain this kind of fake? Never heard about that...


Thanks in advance,


Daniel

Better yet, show it

[Don D.]

Do a search for African Hero and you will find many threads detailing his wares.