I think I got a great deal on this Brass Eagle Breast Plate

[Truth]

$102.00


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[fyrffytr1]

Here is a link that might help you. Some reproduction pieces are made from the original mold so it can be very tricky trying to ID a certain item as original or reproduction.

Fakes, Federal shoulder plates, Federal plates 440 to 468

 

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[TheCannonballGuy]

Fyrffytr1, thank you very much for the link to the Ridgeway Research archives. I can't believe I forgot my buddy Harry has a section on Reproductions & Fakes.

The eagle breastplate emblem shown by Ridgeway as "Pattern #462" appears to match up exactly with Truth1253's emblem in even the smallest details, such as the number and POSITION of each leaf on the olive branch. Ridgeway says Pattern #462 is a modern Reproduction breastplate made by S&S Firearms. And, like Truth1253's breastplate, it has brass wire loops.

 

[gunsil]

I have had a bunch of these plates and all had steel loops. I agree that the plate in question is a repro due to the brass loops and the obvious poor lead pouring on the back.

 

[Truth]

Thanks to all who helped me on this. I got in touch with the guy and am sending it back tomorrow with a full refund. I can the old saying "If it's to good to be true it usually is" is true. Once again thank you.


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