EK 1870 1870 EK2 advice requested

[stevo4361]

Hi guys,

I was wondering what your opinions are on this 1870 EK2? If I go for it, it would be my first 1870, so I don't have any experience with '70s. I am tenatively thinking that this may be a good one, although a little rusty and beat up? Does this one seem like a good one to you gentlemen? Would sure appreciate any advice. Thank guys,

Kind Regards,

Steve

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[Daniel Murphy]

Steve,

Although it is kind of hard to see the fine details from the photos, it looks like a good one to me. If you get it, a toothbrush and some light oil ought to get rid of the active rust. and kill any that is under the frame. I did that on my Hansen EK1 that was rusted and it came out beautifully.

Dan

[Biro]

...Would sure appreciate any advice... Steve

Trust me.... wait for one in better condition.

While this is a good one, you will regret the condition it is in 10 minutes after it arrives.

Not particularly difficult to find in the 300 - 500 euro range.

Marshall

[stevo4361]

Thanks Dan and Marshall!

I guess I should wait then until one in better condition comes along, at least starting to see what to look for anyway in these crosses. Thanks guys, I sure appreciate it and thanks for the advice!

Kind Regards,

Steve

Edited September 19, 2006 by stevo4361

[Steve campbell]

What's a good source for a 1870 EK2? I mean one you can trust with a price that is not too outrageous. I collect EK's and want to add one to my collection one of these days. Thanks, Steve

[DavidM]

Hello

I got my first 1870 EK about a month ago from Helmut Weitze, www.weitze.net/ The price was right and the quality excellent - plus it got a unanimous thumbs up on here. He has a couple of 1870 EK2 on his site at the moment. Use the search feature, select the 'all words must match' box and search on 'Eisernes Kreuz'.

Good hunting, and here's a photo of mine to show what you can get if you shop around.

[DavidM]

Rear of 1870 EK2

[gregM]

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Edited September 22, 2006 by gregM