I recall the advert in Helidata, I know of what you speak. Makes sense now! The ex-mil parts were originally offered by one company who then sold them to another, as I understand it. I sourced a tailboom from this stock that also had to be overhauled prior to fitment on my machine.
The other thread was originated by a friend of mine who had a problem with his BIII and parts supply. I think Agusta are heartily sick of this issue, but being Italians, they won't actually propose a workable solution!