We picked up what we're pretty sure is an Episode 1 red button. There were three on this valve, one is the correct knurling. There is a fine knurled one and one with only angled knurls! Like they only used one side of the knurled... weird...
Hey redbutton ! A little paint stripper, some Birchwood Casey Brass Black, a bit of pipe on one end for a bit more handle, some fittings with tubing running out of the side holes, and a rod poking out of the end and you'll have yourself a proper looking proto-saber!