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3 ZF4 Sun/Rain Shields

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Going through the ZF4 accessories I have and what to make sure the two 3 clip shades are original, the 5 clip one I know is original because it was in a junk box at a gun show back in the '80s for $1.

Chuck
 

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From these pics, I believe the 5 prong is the only original one. These sunshades were drawn through a die, and always leave some evidence of that..i.e. lengthwise scratches..look at the 5 prong compared to the other 2. Also, the "Step down" section will be a fairly sharp transition and not rounded off. Just my opinion here.
 
Brian Kowalski said:
From these pics, I believe the 5 prong is the only original one. These sunshades were drawn through a die, and always leave some evidence of that..i.e. lengthwise scratches..look at the 5 prong compared to the other 2. Also, the "Step down" section will be a fairly sharp transition and not rounded off. Just my opinion here.
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+1 on this. The lengthways striations are nearly always a key feature on these.
 
Brian Kowalski said:
From these pics, I believe the 5 prong is the only original one. These sunshades were drawn through a die, and always leave some evidence of that..i.e. lengthwise scratches..look at the 5 prong compared to the other 2. Also, the "Step down" section will be a fairly sharp transition and not rounded off. Just my opinion here.
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Yes I agree with Brian. 5 prong original. Others are reproductions.
 
I agree with Matt, 5 prong is the only original.


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