EK Questioned.

[Ralph A]

Unfortunately, it appears a dead ringer for the one in the "Imperial Fakes" thread...

It is vaulted, one-piece and non-magnetic. Verdict?

[Ralph A]

Reverse

Purportedly damning pin...

[Ralph A]

Hinge

Well?

[George Stimson]

[Ralph A]

* ** Ouch! * *** Ugh.

AAARRRGGGHHH!!! Now THAT one hurts...

Is this like getting bad news from the doc? Second opinion prudent before the sawing starts?

This was a present... The giver will be mortified. I loved this piece.

Whaddaya know. I've collected 3rd Reich since forever, and the worst sting comes from the Imperialites? Ironies abound.

[George Stimson]

No second opinion necessary

Saw away.

[Vadim K]

I feel for you, Ralph. This is a very common Polish fake. Hey, at least it was free.

[Ralph A]

Free to me.

Can't speak to the giver... .

I had bought a nice case for the thing, too.

Needed: One original 1914 EK1....