Real Randall?

[Docscoot]

Looks good, I've seen fakes but they never soldered the guards. Had a 1-7 years ago.

I'd agree with this, I've never seen a fake that took the time to solder the guard. I'm 4.5 years out on a pre-order for a 1-7 myself, can't wait Nice score!!!

 

[Nostimos]

FAKE!
I'll take it off your hands so you don't have to deal with the embarrassment of owning it.
Just kidding.
Nice score. Congratulations!!

 

[barrabas74]

I am glad for you its real. Thank you for the close up of the mark. It looks like the ones I've had and have.

 

[LittleAugieMo]

I'm no "expert" but looks GTG to me. Brass guard&buttcap w/ black spacers. As for the grind by the guard on the spine...well you could always contact Randall. Not sure how common wood was as a handle material.

 

[jbmonkey]

looks real to me. nice one too. congrats on getting, how ever ya got it.