Zinc M1/24.

[kass]

Hi.

Checked all the examples that I could find and they all had narrower phase on the lower jaw than this one here. Is it a fake or just a detail that may vary?

The backside looked okay to my inexperienced eye.
Or are these photos even ok to determine anything?

Regards
K.

[Funia]

Based on those pics looks orginal.
But in my opinion those type could be easy to made as a cast......
Peter

[SScollector]

Could you please take a couple of closeup pictures showing the crimps where the prongs are attached, but at an angle so we can see as much as possible? You might try taking the shots from the top and from the bottom angle to get the best view possible. This should help a lot. I have seen some very high quality castings of this type skull and there are several bad signs that I am seeing on this one, (not just the chin), that suggest that it is likely the same, but I would like to be sure.

Thanks!

Chris

[kass]

Peter and Chris, thanks for the replies.
I asked seller better pictures and will post them when I have them.

Regards
K.

[Funia]

OK.
We are waiting.
Peter

[kass]

Hi.

After the request he posted only this picture.
The attachment of the prongs is different. It does not have the slit on the bedding like the real ones I found on the net.

Regards
K.

[Funia]

Yes now it is visible.
If the seller is not sending more detailed pics skull could be a fake...
Peter

[Journeymontana]

I have an original Zinc M1/24. I think this is a fake... A lot of times this Zinc skull had prongs that were marked M1/24. But also the attachment is wrong IMO. Usually it looks like there is a slot the prongs fit into and they are pinched together.

[SScollector]

It is as I suspected it would be. Thanks for the additional photo.

Chris

[kass]

Thank you all for your help!

Regards
K.

[Guerilla]

Hey guys...okay, I found a thread after doing purchase. Before opening a claim can I ask to check more pictures to be 100% sure? If other angles required, then no prob at this timel.

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[galizien41]

Unfortunately, same skull so same outcome I believe.

[Zirnhelt]

I agree, it the same type of fake skull. Vince

[Lenny W]

[QUOTE=Guerilla;8659060]Hey guys...okay, I found a thread after doing purchase. Before opening a claim can I ask to check more pictures to be 100% sure? If other angles required, then no prob at this timel.

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[SScollector]

Actually, after seeing these new photos, I now believe that we have made a mistake on this one. I am now seeing the open slit within the crimps and other things are looking good now, imo, due to these new and better photos. I must say that I now believe that this is an original Overhoff skull. Also, sometimes these skulls did get misaligned in the dies and I believe that is why the chin appears a little off on this one.

Here are a few photos of some of mine for your comparison. You still may want to compare your's in hand with these photos and come to your own conclusion, as nothing compares to a hand-on inspection.
Sorry for the confusion and trouble. Lower quality photos can sometimes be very misleading. Hopefully, I've gotten it right this time.

Thanks!

Chris