IIAND Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) Hi all, I have started doing some research on a collection that has been sitting in an attic space for a number of years. Included is this EK I screwback with no makers mark and a non-magnetic core. Looks like a one piece construction (compared to a three piece EK II that is also in the collection). What do you think? Good chance it is genuine or is it a total dud? Edited May 29, 2016 by IIAND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim R Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I have gone through my EKI SBs and I think maybe a Meybauer but not sure. The disc is trying to say it is a Wiedmann but I have never seen this disc before (maybe fake). Here is a picture of my Meybauer for comparison. There are new fakes out there that make it hard to be certain (I don't know the fakes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IIAND Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 Thanks so much Jim for the pics and info! Still not 100% convinced about the authenticity of my SB. The core is making me dubious as well. It seems very...smooth. I have found it very hard to find another example like mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim R Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Forgot to mention but most of the fakes are one piece. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasle Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 It looks to me like one piece fake with paint on the beading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IIAND Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Thanks Jim and Kasle. Safe to say I consider myself well and truly stung on this one. The hunt continues! I would love a 65 marked EK1 if you or anyone else comes across one! I will keep this as a gentle reminder of what NOT to buy ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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