Hi to all, I have purchased several of the revshop Navy zig zag cleaning rods, and I think they could well be real? But, it really doesn't matter to me, because if repro. they are made so very well, that they have enough value to cover their cost?... I'm at ease with the rods, and think they are a nice compliment to a rig or collection either way... best to all, til…..lat'r….GT