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About 50 miles south of me. But, I will not be bidding.

I just read the location and title. So much for looking at it on a phone.

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I have seen this seller from Indiana at two different show venues try to sell this Shot magazine as an original. The last time was at Knob Creek in April 2017. I told him in no uncertain terms the magazine was a fake and spread the word around to everyone I knew. I would be very careful dealing with him.

 

Becoming a member of the Thompson collector organizations will often times alert you to fake products like this on the market. Aside from being excellent reading, its very cheap insurance. I cannot remember the sellers asking price for this magazine but it was well north of $500. I am thinking $900 to $1000. That could be a big mistake!

 

Thanks Ron for alerting the Board.

 

Here's a close-up for your picture collection. File under FAKE!

 

FAKE Shot mag Knob Creek Apr2017 resize.JPG

 

 

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Theres other threads on the board about it too. The only shot shells that will fit this mag are WWII survival shells. He found one sucker (er bidder) and Im sure there will be more.

 

Ron

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Disclaimer: I know very little about specific Thompson magazines. So asking for my own education.

 

From what I understand we know its not a real shot magazine because dimensionally it is incorrect? If that is the case, what else gives it away as a fake versus being a factory error? The font? The print quality?

 

Just trying to learn so please be patient with me on my ignorance of this subject matter.

 

I did also notice more grease and oil smudges on the print on the newer pics vs the earlier ones. Maybe an attempt to make it look more aged and authentic?

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