I thought most SPG's were made in the same place in Italy...is that true?
Yeeup, most brass and glasses are basically the same thing manufactured in the same place (or so I've heard). That's why I didn't spring for something twice the price just cuz it had a nice "H" on it.
I love my blackface brass and glass. The markings are very bright after just a little exposure to light. It looks legit too. I like the 2.5, it doubles as a meat tenderizer