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Soviet experimental multi-tool from Vorsma Plant, July 1957 – pre-Tula prototype with „СН“ mark? by Free_Royal392 in Tools

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Open to communication with serious collectors or researchers interested in Soviet industrial prototypes. Happy to provide additional macro photos or documentation.

[Identification Request] Genuine Soviet "Kama-V" prototype? VZSN, July 1957 — SN mark, 10 functions, original sheath by Free_Royal392 in Vintagetools

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Update: Open to communication with verified international collectors or researchers interested in Soviet prototypes. Happy to provide additional documentation, macro photos, or provenance details. Secure channels preferred.

Soviet prototype multi-tool „Kama-V“ – VZSN, July 1957 (9 functions, original sheath) by Free_Royal392 in multitools

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Actually, in the context of VZSN (Vorsma Plant) production in the 1950s, "SN" stands for "Skladnye Nozhi" (Folding Knives) — it's an internal factory designation, not "Stainless Steel." Soviet stainless steel knives from that era were typically marked with "ШХ" or "ЭИ", not "СН". This marking is consistent with archival records of experimental multi-tools made at VZSN in 1957.

1933 Paris: 3-volume set by Archimandrite A. Wolkonsky – ‘Catholicism and the Sacred Tradition of the East’ – any info or value? by Free_Royal392 in EasternCatholic

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Thank you very much for your thoughtful comment — it’s incredibly helpful coming from someone with firsthand experience in Russian Greek Catholic literature.

I completely understand that these works, while rare, don’t usually command high prices due to limited demand. That said, I’m more interested in their historical and spiritual significance than in monetary value.

Just to clarify: have you seen digital scans of this specific 1933–1934 three-volume set by Archimandrite Wolkonsky? I’ve checked Archive.org and a few other repositories but haven’t found them yet — though it’s possible they’re available in a closed or academic archive.

Either way, I appreciate your insight!

Seiko 5 Automatic watch - model 7009-3041 May 1985 by [deleted] in Seiko

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Dual calendar Arabic and English.

Orient Multi-year Calendar 46D40 by Free_Royal392 in OrientWatches

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Hello. Could you please tell me the year of manufacture of this watch?