Is this M1/52 skull an original?

[RobertE]

The finish on this is a bright aluminum. Is this an original specimen? I'd appreciate our skull experts' opinions! s/f Robert

[RobertE]

Reverse -

[RobertE]

Markings -

[bnz. 42]

IMO it screams: "original!".

[RobertE]

Thanks BNZ!

[Sayle F]

Aluminum Deschler

A Nice one , but not an Aluminum one.

[RobertE]

A Nice one , but not an Aluminum one.

Right Sayle, it has an aluminum finish - it isn't aluminum in terms of base metal. s/f Robert

[BenVK]

A good one, it might just have been repainted sometime down the line I think.

[Mark Edward C]

oh yea!

[RobertE]

A good one, it might just have been repainted sometime down the line I think.

I don't think it's been painted; the finish was identical to an unissued tombac one I had and the paint is the same front and back. It looks unissued - thanks for the feedback, fellows!

[SScollector]

I saw close up pics of this one. It is a repro.

Best,
Chris

[RobertE]

Interesting. What would lead you to believe that?

[Jamz]

Enlighten us Chris

Please help us out here Chris. I would have said original also. Is it a too pronounced "mustache"? Thanks, John

[bnz. 42]

I saw close up pics of this one. It is a repro.

Best,
Chris

Did you see traces of it being "cast-made"?

[Antiquefrog]

A careful Search of this forum will yield several interesting discussions on the often-copied M1/52 skull.