the one I've seen appears to be made out of walnut. its definitely not new. It seems to have all the proper "dirt"in all the right places , and major metal parts like the lid hinge, and the mounting hardware have a rich patina. There is also a three digit sn on the mount tang on the stock wrist. Plus the expected dings and small cracks you see in older wood.
How much do originals go for, say in good to very good condition?
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Michael D. Berk
SFC, USA Ret.
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