Thread: So what are the odds that...

I've only seen real tortoise shell scales once, but IMO its easy to identify from the impostors when seen up close.

Natural tortoise is less perfect, less clear than the rest. I don't know any better way to describe it.

Originally Posted by sheffieldlover

I've only seen real tortoise shell scales once, but IMO its easy to identify from the impostors when seen up close.

Natural tortoise is less perfect, less clear than the rest. I don't know any better way to describe it.

I handled a set at a gun show a couple of months ago. They were badly chewed by bugs and delaminating, but no question that they were shell.

I've got my fingers crossed on these.

maddafinga- Thank you sir, much appreciated.

Usps tracking says it should arrive Friday!

Going to be a long couple of days lol .

Originally Posted by earcutter

Going to be a long couple of days lol .

Yeah that's ok, I've got another old Sheffield that I accidentally got on Ebay coming tomorrow. That'll keep me busy until Friday.

I've got to stay off Ebay for a while.

The scales are definitely celluloid. But they are beautiful! Put a few pics up in the show and tell section. Only cleaned the grunge off with simple green and a toothbrush so far. Really a beauty though, it'll look great all shiny and polished and clean!

Dang it - show and tell eh - now I got to go find it lol.