Posted By:
Al SimeoneHi Mike,
I would say send it back if he will take it. That williams pin is an easy pin to find and a real one usually runs in the 15-20 dollar range. As for smoothness The one I posted up is just a very nice example (no real rust on the back) but alot of times there is rusting on the back of mostly all pins that are vintage Rust doesnt necessarily mean that its vintage, rust can be done to a repro pin to try and fake its age but a good eye and knowing what you are looking at always helps. As for rusting its is a good indicator of age but there are many other factors in determining if it is real. Your pin is a good case in point.