[ARC5] BC 457 SCR274N Radio transmitter in original unmodified condition

[Christopher Bowne]

I don't think its been repainted...looks like if anything, it may have been wiped down with some WD-40 or Armor-All on the top and front to shine it up a bit for the photos.  The rest of the paint looks original, and as was noted, it has the orignal SC QC markings on the rear.  And all of the screws on the bottom plate!  How many do you these days with that?  IIRC, the original 274Ns made by WE did get the black wrinkle paint job.



On Sunday, November 16, 2014 1:06 PM, john rose <brokenthumb at live.com> wrote:
 


I think the seller is right. Look at the new pix. Unless there was a lot of effort expended to reproduce the yellow paint on the rear apron. The internals look good, you eagle eyes can double check them. I agree that the shine on the crinkle looks suspicious although it could be some kind of polish.






From: Dennis DuVall
Sent: ‎Sunday‎, ‎November‎ ‎16‎, ‎2014 ‎12‎:‎16‎ ‎PM
To: Tim Des
Cc: arc5





Repainted?  No doubt about it.  “Original unmodified condition” ?  No way!

Dennis D.  W7QHO
Glendale, CA

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> On Nov 16, 2014, at 9:07 AM, Tim Des <timpdes at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Does "original unmodified condition" include the black wrinkle paint?
> Maybe I'm off base or a bit too obsessed, but that unit was repainted.
> Before revealing my concern to the seller, I asked him to post rear and
> bottom view photos.
> 
> Most sellers use almost the exact same phrases to admit total ignorance
> of the radio and it's history. Often, their declarations sound a bit corny.
> However, "original unmodified condition" is a serious claim made
> to elevate the price.
> 
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/BC457-SCR-274-N-Transmitter-7-9-1-MC-WWII-Command-Set-ARC-5-ORIGINAL-/171544289400?ssPageName=ADME:SS:SS:US:3160
> 
> eBay item number:
> 171544289400
> 
> Tim Desiato  WA8LHB
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