Fake EK1

[Alex K]

Attached is a known fake that eminated from Poland in the 70's.

It has several distinct features to it.

1) It is a one piece stamping of brass/bronze.

2) The beading is rubbish.

3)It has the strangest dates I've seen

4) It has a spurious stamp on the pin of 595

5) It is slightly smaller than an original.

The example shown when obtained in the 70's had a silvered finish, over time however the silver wash has deteriorated to reveal the underlying base metal

It did come in the case- attached, don't know of the cases authenticity.

regards

Alex

[Alex K]

case inner

[VonBierStein]

Amazing. Just walked away from one of these. Thank God. The date is what gave me a clue. I'm a novice and I saw this. Buyer Beware.

[Alex K]

Hi VonBeirStein, glad my posting actually helped someone, it's a minefield out there.

regards

Alex

[VonBierStein]

Hi VonBeirStein, glad my posting actually helped someone, it's a minefield out there.

regards

Alex

Just saw more of these at last show I went to. The dealer had a great story to go with it. I humored him and just walked away. It seems every show I go to I now run into these. Your info is still helping me out. I have spred the word to collector friends of mine.

[swotl99]

Hi,

here a new fake on the market.

[joe campbell]

funky lookin' pin and "patination" on the

reverse that reminds one of the colors

seen in a toxic waste dump....

the obverse, however, is engaging enough

that many could potentially be deceived.

caveat emptor!

joe

Edited December 23, 2007 by joe campbell