25 GAB - JFS - Please Take A Look!

[TobyR]

Hi Everybody,

Please could I ask your opinions on this GAB 25 by JFS. I haven't bought it yet, since I am generally weary of the seller's other items.

Things I've noticed include the poor quality of the 'JFS' mark, in particular the line running up through the 'S'. Would this be indicative of a casting? Also, the '25' box looks worrying.

The hinge, pin, catch and rivets look to be right, although, I'm not sure about the crimping to the hinge.

Anyway, I'd appreciate your thoughts on this one.

And sorry about the not too clever photos. They are the best I have (taken in the field, so to speak).

All the best,
Toby.

[TobyR]

And the reverse:

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And the hinge:

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And the catch:

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And the '25':

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And the maker-mark:

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And the hinge up:

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And finally, a close-up of the eagle:

Sorry if I've wasted a load of bandwidth on a fake.

[IVAN]

Hi Toby,

I am sorry to agree with your feeling, is not a nice one.

Ivan

[TobyR]

Ivan,

Thanks for commenting. Had it been genuine it would have been a good price.

The search continues...

All the best,
Toby.