Real or fake Tool?

123 · 07-09-2010, 08:05 AM

Hi to all,

Would just like to say what a fine forum the admin, moderators and members have created here.

I was at a military fair recently and bought this loading tool. There are many copies around so I have my fingers crossed. Would anyone be able to provide me with their opinions.

The Insp stamp is very shallow so I chalked it.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

This is my first post so I hope that the photo’s are OK.

dz · 07-09-2010, 08:20 AM

Looks good to me. David

John Sabato · 07-09-2010, 09:18 AM

Photos can be difficult to judge, but it also appears to me to be a genuine tool.

123 · 07-09-2010, 05:09 PM

Thanks guys for taking the time to help me out.

Regards,

Shane

klaus 3338 · 07-10-2010, 05:56 AM

Typical stick winged E/ 63 tool. There are 4 different sizes. This one seems to be type 2 (2,3 mm high acceptance mark).

sheepherder · 07-10-2010, 11:50 AM

I know *nothing* about these tools, but with that amount of pitting/wear, and with the waffenamt, I would take a chance...for a reasonable amount, of course...

123 - in your second pic, the hole appears to have a bit of "kerf" on one edge...Is that right???

Norme · 07-10-2010, 12:22 PM

Hi Rich, That "kerf" you see is an important part of the tool's design. It's a flange that slips under the magazine follower button, holding the tool in place during loading. Regards, Norm

07-09-2010, 09:18 AM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	Photos can be difficult to judge, but it also appears to me to be a genuine tool. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

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sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,208 Thanks: 1,425 Thanked 4,474 Times in 2,343 Posts	I know nothing about these tools, but with that amount of pitting/wear, and with the waffenamt, I would take a chance...for a reasonable amount, of course... 123 - in your second pic, the hole appears to have a bit of "kerf" on one edge...Is that right??? __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

07-09-2010, 08:20 AM	#2
dz Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 261 Thanks: 1 Thanked 56 Times in 40 Posts	Looks good to me. David

07-09-2010, 05:09 PM	#4
123 User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 8 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks guys for taking the time to help me out. Regards, Shane

07-10-2010, 05:56 AM	#5
klaus 3338 User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 524 Thanks: 0 Thanked 432 Times in 165 Posts	Typical stick winged E/ 63 tool. There are 4 different sizes. This one seems to be type 2 (2,3 mm high acceptance mark).

07-10-2010, 12:22 PM	#7
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Rich, That "kerf" you see is an important part of the tool's design. It's a flange that slips under the magazine follower button, holding the tool in place during loading. Regards, Norm