Not true. I have a 43 from tradex and it looks 100% original. Numbers are punched on the period correct PU scope and matches the numbers punched on the barrel. No signs whatsoever of old numbers being scrubbed off and re-hit. It looks like it came off the field, and into my safe. I dont imagine I will ever sell this beauty.
Moral of the story, spend the 50 extra and get the good one.