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    Strange Mark on EK1

    Guys-

    I recently bought this Engraved Cased EK1 from Detlev. His description did not mention a maker mark but I've spotted a VERY small one below the catch. The mark is barely visible with the naked eye but I can see it pretty clearly with a loupe. It appears to be a WO. This is something I have never seen nor heard of. I was able to take a picture through the loupe to show you guys - perhaps someone has seen this before? The pin structure appears to be similar to a KO marked cross.

    I have included a picture of the mark through the loupe and will also show the original picture from Detlev's site.

    Any help is greatly appreciated.
    Brian
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    Picture from Detlev's website...
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      #3
      What's the name? Is that a rank above it?

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        Rick-

        It is to a Lt. Hans Kirchstein.

        For the record here is the reverse of a KO marked EK1 I recently had for sale on the e-stand...
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          Here's a close-up of the KO mark...
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            No one has any comments on this?

            I checked the most detailed list of Imperial marks I could find and see nothing like a mark of WO. Could this possibly be a new mark we haven't seen before or am I just reading it all wrong?

            Brian

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              Hi Brian,

              It looks like a nice cross to me. Another possibility for the maker might be "We". Either way, We or Wo, it's not a maker I've seen on an EK1 before, but I don't have my references with me and it may be a known maker.

              Regards
              Mike K
              Regards
              Mike

              Evaluate the item, not the story and not the seller's reputation!

              If you PM/contact me without the courtesy of using your first name, please don't be offended if I politely ignore you!

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