24th January 2009, 01:01 AM | #1 |
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What kind of steel is it?
The question arose on another forum ( Russian-speaking)
Is it Sham, mechanical or just bloomery ? http://talks.guns.ru/forummessage/79/412180.html |
24th January 2009, 01:25 AM | #2 |
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First glance, it looks mechanical and 'tired' .
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24th January 2009, 02:50 AM | #3 |
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Either pattern welded or shear steel.
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24th January 2009, 03:36 AM | #4 |
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Just a friendly warning that the item is currently listed on eBay.
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24th January 2009, 04:00 AM | #5 |
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Really? I got these pics from another site, not e-bay!
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24th January 2009, 06:21 AM | #6 |
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Ariel,
I sent you the auction link by a PM. Regards, Teodor |
24th January 2009, 03:08 PM | #7 |
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Thanks, Eagle Eye !
Well, I guess, we shall have to wait until the auction runs its course. |
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