A large batch has been produced in Europe a few years ago. I guess they start to make their way into the USA by now.
A quick ID method is to add up the individual numbers of the serial number: If they add up to 17, it's more than likely to be a reproduction. Another giveaway is the splattered pattern of rust spots on most of them. Artificially created to age them.
Other than that, they are good reproductions (if bought at a repro price, at least).
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