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Jim Cope
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...was prepared to believe that this 18S case was a J Boss 25yr gold-filled...

 
Posts: 872 | Location: Kingsville, Ontario, Canada | Registered: April 16, 2003
Jim Cope
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...then I noted this Keystone? mark on the cuvette...

 
Posts: 872 | Location: Kingsville, Ontario, Canada | Registered: April 16, 2003
Jim Cope
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...then this on the frame...doesn't feel or sound like solid but I wonder...absolutely no brassing on the case despite wear...any opinions much appreciated...

 
Posts: 872 | Location: Kingsville, Ontario, Canada | Registered: April 16, 2003
Jerry Treiman
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J.Boss marked cases are always gold-filled. The trade-mark was owned by Keystone, hence the Keystone logo on the other lid. The "14K" indicates the quality of gold used in the gold layers.
 
Posts: 1455 | Location: Los Angeles, California USA | Registered: January 14, 2003
Terry Hill
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We have another post on this very subject... will try to locate and post a link..

Got it on first search attempt Big Grin

https://ihc185.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/1...011013312#7011013312
 
Posts: 1496 | Registered: November 20, 2002
Jim Cope
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...thanks fellas, should have done my IHC research work first I guess...again, thanks much!...Jim
 
Posts: 872 | Location: Kingsville, Ontario, Canada | Registered: April 16, 2003
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