Semi-Hex 498 No.3 (long ferrule)

Nice variations of the Semi-Hex.  Love the look of the double bands on the ferrule. NOTE: The oldest long ferrule on top is available for purchase.  

FYI: Just today I was updating the Semi-Hex page and reviewed the pencils in the gallery pic and realized that the second long ferrule from the top is likely not as it seems.  Just looking at the black print tells me it is a later model and most likely made after 1945.  The pencil also says carbo-weld which again points to a later model.  Just funny to finally see that and have enough pencil knowledge to realize it couldn't be.....but who's telling?