Scott 348 P12 Vertical Coil...is It Real?

Hi all-

This of course is the problem with W/F coils. They aren't worth expertising but they have enough value that they are commonly faked. I am trying to learn. I would like to sell some of these with some confidence that they are real, otherwise, I feel like they should all be destroyed but the hoarder in my soul balks at that idea (besides the initial cost).

Here it is... a presumed 348 perf 12 vertical coil. Watermark is correct and the stamp is 25 mm high.





What do you all think?

Thank you in advance!

I think the right side has cut off perfs

My vote
Trimmed by scissors.

ALL perf 12 coils have been faked, common or not. The margins on this one do not appear to be parallel.

I also agree that those on the left appear to be perf holes.

Great catch. Thank you -- another thing to look out for :)

The key measurement on a vertical flat plate press coil such as 348 is the side to side measurement. Ideally it should be 21.5mm, but can vary by up to a .25mm. Any variance of .5mm or more should be reason to pass on the stamp.

Neither straight edge appear to be straight cuts. The perfs look OK, so its probably a trimmed 374. If you are going to sell W/F perf. 12s on-line and want to get anywhere close to catalogue, you'll have to cert. them. I wouldn't destroy it--good to keep for reference and a reminder--I've some to remind me.....

Wow! Good eye rlsny!