Apparently. I used such bars and collars back in late 90's-early 2000's. They were not Eleiko though :)

possibly that was that old russian barbell, also known as leningrad barbell in eastern europe. old and robust barbell that just like eleiko, will stand the test of time. they stopped making those in late 80s though

right, and now they are sold used for more than new Eleiko :)

Pavel Petukhov i own it ! a DHS Hercules.... i present it on my Y.T chain

Pavel Petukhov if its a solid Hard Chromed finish its à Russian balbell....if its a crappy nickel paint on a smelly copper its an DHS "Hencules".....