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12/12/2002 12:50:59 PM EDT
Just purchased a "new" magazine from a local gun shop and I'm not exactly sure what I got.  It is a 30 round steel magazine with an England sticker on the side.  According to Troy's Mag FAQ it is a Sterling; however,the floor plate is blank and Troy indicated that it should be marked Sterling. Any ideas?  The follower is bluish-green.  It appears to be well made and is not one of the USA crap magazines.  The price was $25.  Thanks for the help.  
12/12/2002 4:30:45 PM EDT
[#1]
SA80 mag.  They've been flooding the market since England decided to scrap the POS SA80 rifle.  By all reports they are good magazines.
12/12/2002 4:33:27 PM EDT
[#2]
Yup, I've seen them in a couple places recently.

same sticker, but no markings on the base plate.
12/12/2002 6:16:30 PM EDT
[#3]
I picked up one from Midway USA for around $25.  Nicely finished (though I don't know how durable that finish is).  Mine has the proper green follower, and a plate reading "Royal Ordnance".

Haven't had a chance to try it yet to see how it does.  Definitely heavier than the aluminum mags.

Anyone know how susceptible to rust these are?
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