Identifying a factory Novekse is also easy. While Novekse Rifleworks sells complete uppers, and lowers, that doesn't mean that it came from the factory as a complete weapon. John has made sure that there is no question about what is or is not a complete factory carbine by laser engraving their logo across the upper and lower receiver. The below picture shows what it looks like.

Please note in this picture that my hands were oily, and that I didn't try to even the finish out to look pretty. When viewed in person, the receivers are a clean match, in my picture, it looks worse than it really is. I understand that there are plenty of people who want a Noveske because of its endurance, but I also understand that there are people who will buy them to be collector pieces. I think the collectors will be more than happy with what they get, and I encourage them to get out and shoot.