QHMC hammer with LT-Q inverted

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   Hello: I have a good friend that pointed out an inverted or upside down LT-Q marking on a hammer.
I trust his word, but I am sure finding it hard to find one that is not inverted. 
I understand the general rule that there are 20 fakes out there to every 1 original, but I just want to make sure that if it is inverted. It was not something that happened from time to time with the LT-Q mark on the hammer. 
Then I must ask, too add to my learning eye of knowledge. How do you determine engraved or stamped on small parts like this. Tricks of the trade I assume. 
Appreciate any input. My source is good and I do trust his judgement. But we all know it's better to get other opinions on any possibles. I hate to toss it as a fake until I know for sure.  
Thanks again. 

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Lightning330 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List On Point Joined: Aug 22 2018 Location: Page, AZ 86040 Status: Offline Points: 127	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lightning330 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: QHMC hammer with LT-Q inverted Posted: Dec 20 2019 at 6:38pm
	Hello: I have a good friend that pointed out an inverted or upside down LT-Q marking on a hammer. I trust his word, but I am sure finding it hard to find one that is not inverted. I understand the general rule that there are 20 fakes out there to every 1 original, but I just want to make sure that if it is inverted. It was not something that happened from time to time with the LT-Q mark on the hammer. Then I must ask, too add to my learning eye of knowledge. How do you determine engraved or stamped on small parts like this. Tricks of the trade I assume. Appreciate any input. My source is good and I do trust his judgement. But we all know it's better to get other opinions on any possibles. I hate to toss it as a fake until I know for sure. Thanks again.
	Lightning 330

W5USMC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: Apr 29 2017 Location: Missouri Status: Offline Points: 2959	Post Options Post Reply Quote W5USMC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Dec 20 2019 at 7:52pm
	Post a picture. Don't think you have anything to worry about, sometimes markings are all over the place. Here are two that I have that are "upside down"
	Wayne USMC Retired NRA Life Member

Lightning330 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List On Point Joined: Aug 22 2018 Location: Page, AZ 86040 Status: Offline Points: 127	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lightning330 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Dec 20 2019 at 9:09pm
	Thanks for your pics. Not sure I can get a pic sent, but busted for sure. Mine is reproduction I'm sure. Otherwise it was glass beaded and refinished. Shame on them if so. But as said, many I looked at were inverted. I see 2 very small punch marks but that also can be an easy fake. Edited by New2brass - Dec 21 2019 at 8:53am
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