I've thought about reproducing a few of the rare pumps that nobody can seem to find such as a Ferro or Milestone, but I'm just not sure how much demand and market there is for reproductions (if I do decide to reproduce, they will be marked out of respect for the hobby) but you'll have a tough time being able to tell, I use all cast iron, not aluminum. As far as tips go on how to spot one: Don't ever be afraid to have a friend tip the pump over and take a looksie up inside there to see what the guts look like, is the top and base aluminum, is there a real clock mech inside, and has the pipe or angle iron frame been replaced, does it even have an I.D. tag? Does it have an aftermarket sight gauge and can you tell the difference? Be Careful! Goober
