Study of EKs- S-W

[Darrell]

Here's my EK1

Obv.

[Darrell]

Rev.

[Don D.]

I have two more of these, making them the most represented maker in my collection. Would others agree that perhaps these are the most common?

Actually George, I think you are just hogging them all.

[newcollector]

Maker and silver content marks.

My EKII 'SW' doesn't have a silver content mark in addition to the makers mark, is that normal?

[Don D.]

They can be found either way or not marked at all.

[newcollector]

Is there a reason some were marked and others weren't? Why would a manufacturer have different markings throughout the production run? Thanks!

[Don D.]

Let's keep the database threads clean of lengthy generic discussions. Start a new thread about markings and let's see what develops.

[gregM]

Another S-W Ek1--------

[gregM]

the back--------

[streptile]

I wanted to add this thread to the discussion here:

S-W EK1

...to show the similarity between one of S-W's cores and the 1870 Type B cores.

I've been told that this EK1 shown here is a second core variation of S-W...

Steve, the EK1 you show in the very first post is one of this type so, with respect, I believe it's probably S-W's first core, speaking chronologically, rather than their second.

Finally, I will add a shot of mine, since the hardware differs from others shown so far here:

[EK Hunter]

Here's my "S-W" EK1 and EK2 matching set.

Best, Alex







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[LeeJ]

S-W EK1 with repaired catch

[LeeJ]

Cased S-W EK1

[LeeJ]

Etui

[SMFlagg]

My lone EK2 addition to the S-W party.

Steve