EK 1870 1870 EK-2 ...opinions?

[AlikN]

Here is 1870 ek-2 that I have a chance to get,

...is this one of those late 1900's production ? .... replacements ?

...looks like the ring was marked KO ... and someone was trying to take the mm off ...???

there are file marks and mm is almost gone.

What would be a fair price for one in this condition?

Thanks

Alik

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[Mike K]

Hi Alik,

I'd suggest looking at the seams/edges of this example VERY carefully. The frames look beaten up and the core does not appear to fit properly.

Regards

Mike

[Biro]

Back away slowly..... then run.

A known fake.

[AlikN]

The frame is very beaten up, but the seams looks untouched with nice patina and without splits.

[AlikN]

Back away slowly..... then run.

A known fake.

Thanks Biro ........... :beer:

[gregM]

This cross is a known FAKE. The easiest way to spot it is to look at the bottom rim (sweatband)

of the crown. In all cases it is off center to the right of the of the rest of the crown.

These things pop up from time to time on ebay.

Like Marshal said ---- Run away

[MrSmith]

The fakes are getting really good with these.

scary

[Mike K]

This cross is a known FAKE. The easiest way to spot it is to look at the bottom rim (sweatband)

of the crown. In all cases it is off center to the right of the of the rest of the crown.

Hmmm. I'm pretty sure I've seen genuine 1914 EKs with this feature. I'll check when I get home.

Regards

Mike