EK 1939 S&L with Messing / Tombak core

[beertje]

Hello guys,

I am observing this KC. It has a Messing (or Tombak) core.

would like some opinions on this one.

thanx

martin

[Dietrich]

Hi Martin,

it's either a very early one or a very late (i.e. post war!) one. It is nearly impossible to tell from the pictures but I stick my neck out and say "early". Reason: brass, nice ring ring finish, patina.

Better pictures of the lower portion of the 3 o'clock arm would be very helpfull. "800" stamped?

Dietrich

[beertje]

Hi Martin,

it's either a very early one or a very late (i.e. post war!) one. It is nearly impossible to tell from the pictures but I stick my neck out and say "early". Reason: brass, nice ring ring finish, patina.

Better pictures of the lower portion of the 3 o'clock arm would be very helpfull. "800" stamped?

Dietrich

Hi Dietrich,

its an early one according to Joerg Nimmergut. It has an expertise...No it isnt stamped...

martin

[Dietrich]

Martin,

Nimmergut COA's are not always what one hopes they are...so that alone really should not make one buy or not buy a piece.

Better pictures really would be helpfull!

Dietrich