Hunter Adjustable Blade Bracket Question

[Robert Todd]

I have an original Hunter C-17 with adjustable cast iron blade brackets.  Recently, I found a group of what I believed were blade brackets for another adjustable C-17 but these are cast brass.  When did Hunter use cast brass blade brackets of this style?  Thanks.

[Andrew Block]

 

You're talking about the collar with the thumb screw that you turn and all 4 blades adjust simultaneously?

I have never seen cast brass anything OEM from Hunter.

[Robert Todd]

They look like similar blade holders that I have on my C-17 but they are cast iron which is why I asked the question.  These are not "new" as they have a patina on them.  Are they earlier recast?  I don't know.  That's why I asked the question.  Thanks for your answer.

[Stan Adams]

I learned a long time back not to ever say they never made something but I’m with Andrew, never seen it from the factory.

[Evan Atkinson]

I’m with Andrew and Stan. I’ve not seen anything factory from Hunter that was cast brass. I think your idea of old repops is a good one. Those would have patina on them.

[Robert Todd]

Thanks, again, guys.  I didn't even notice they were brass when I first bought them.  I just knew what they were.  When I did finally notice the brass, it got me to thinking.  They are really pretty nice.  Already drilled and threaded.