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Old September 3rd, 2022, 04:14 PM
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Is this a real or fake carb stamp?

Authentic carb stamp? Pick code is pretty faint but appears correct.





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Old September 7th, 2022, 11:09 AM
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TTT - Any opinions?
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Old September 7th, 2022, 12:06 PM
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I am by no means an expert at this, but I don't see anything that jumps out at me as looking questionable. I don't see any tell-tales like an "edge" or seam between natural finish VS "too polished" areas. I have no idea, whereas others do, of what types of "specialized" carbs may have been built in what time frames.
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Old September 7th, 2022, 02:41 PM
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As with anything, the fakers are getting better and better at doing it. However, I don't see anything that jumps out at me either. The 2440 is a bit further toward the top than another real one I've seen, but it too had a little bit "deeper" 0 for the year on the end of it. correct font, size and straight, so unless someone sees something else I'm not, I'm leaning to legit stamping.
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