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Old 31st October 2008, 12:19 PM   #1
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I have heard that there is a thriving business in faking these things. Anyone know the story?
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Old 31st October 2008, 03:47 PM   #2
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I have heard that there is a thriving business in faking these things. Anyone know the story?

I have heard the same.

Many were made as fighting guns. Others were made for "trade" or used as currency and bride prices. Some are just junk. Sending you a PM
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