EK 1939 57 eks

[Craig Goodwin]

here are some of my other 57 eks that I have just bought - I beleive they are early ones but again how can you tell ??

My EK 1

[Craig Goodwin]

My 57 EK2 - again is this an early one ?

[Tony]

Hello Craig,

That's a very nice 57 EKI you have there!

Earlier ones are magnetic and and have a pin going from top to bottom, some were even made from left over WWII stock.

Later ones have the short pin, usually non magnetic and there's an indentation at the top of the frame (for soldering the ring) allowing it to be used for the EKII.

I don't know how to tell an early EKII but I suppose later ones are non magnetic.

If I'm wrong on the above points I'm quite sure someone will correct me.

Cheers

Tony

[Dave B]

Tony is right :food-smiley-004: ,also the early ones had the beading or ribbing frosted...just like the TR awards.

Is the ribbon ring on the EK2 soldered to form a circle?

Dave

Edited May 16, 2005 by Dave B

[Dave B]

Hold on,is the 57 EK1 from you Tony?

Dave

[Craig Goodwin]

Is the ribbon ring on the EK2 soldered to form a circle?

Dave

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Hi Dave & Tony thanks for the replies.

I'ver paid for them but have yet to recieve them so I am using the sellers pics.

I believe Tony knows the EK1

When I get the EK2 I'll advise further

Regards

Craig

Edited May 16, 2005 by Craig Goodwin

[Tony]

You mean it still hasn't arrived? Blimey, that's taking a while!

Tony

[Dave B]

You mean it still hasn't arrived? Blimey, that's taking a while!

Tony

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I've found it takes about 10 days to get to Oz,how long has it been?

Dave

[Craig Goodwin]

I've found it takes about 10 days to get to Oz,how long has it been?

Dave

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not that long I dont think

[Tony]

Yes that was my one Dave.

Craig, I posted it on 9th May and I don't want to make you panic but I once sent my Aunt some fudge which took 3 months to arrive.

Tony

[Guest Darrell]

Here is my VERY early '57 EK2 ... in fact it is maker marked "4" on the ring. Also has nice frosting on the beading ....

[Guest Darrell]

My EK1 is a later "non-magnetic" 3 piece:

[Dave B]

Here is my VERY early '57 EK2 ... in fact it is maker marked "4" on the ring. Also has nice frosting on the beading ....

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Darrell mate,that EK2 is a beaut!

Dave

[Tony]

Is this a late one?

It's magnetic but the way the ring is soldered to the frame looks a bit sloppy and there's no obvious frosting.

Tony