Pillowback EKI

[EKman]

I wanted to get some quick opinions on this one, I don't like it much myself, but wanted to ask:
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[EKman]

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[Tim Tezer]

Except for the crude soldering and ugly piece of scrap metal used to replace the catch, I don't see anything wrong with it. What is there about it that bothers you?

Tim

[EKman]

Here is another by the same guy

[EKman]

reverse of this screwback

[EKman]

Except for the crude soldering and ugly piece of scrap metal used to replace the catch, I don't see anything wrong with it. What is there about it that bothers you?

Tim

The pin and catch just look suspect to me, maybe it is just the way I am looking at it.

[George Stimson]

Can we see the reverse of the screwback cross itself, without the backing plate?

[EKman]

I will ask for pics of the screwback reverse

[EKman]

Here is another from this seller, I like this one and the screwback.

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[EKman]

Reverse

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[Lance]

The screwback has 2 of the 4 bolts snapped off.

[Eric Stahlhut]

The screwback has 2 of the 4 bolts snapped off.

Lance brought up a good point. It does look like there were four posts on the EK1, which is wierd.

P.S. The pin on the Wagner-style pin back is atypical of their production methods. IMO.

P.P.S. The assembly of pin and hinge is atypical of pillowback style crosses.


Sorry to be such a wet blanket.

These are 'Bastler' crosses. Really well done, though!

[Lance]

Hi Eric,

A 4 bolt cross is usually described as a Calvary special (if memory serves?). I think it's just hype... too bad about the pillowback. I wonder how hard it would be to remove the solder off without damaging the underlying finish? I suppose it could be a period repair of course.

[Eric Stahlhut]

Hiya Lance,

I didn't realize that the Kurassier versions had four bolts. But then again, I've never seen one. One more example to look out for, I guess.

Yeah, the other crosses could certainly be period repairs, but I always get sceptical when shown a lump of them in one big lot by the same vendor.

Just my own personal paranoia, mind you.

[Eric Stahlhut]

the pin on the Wagner style pice belongs on the pillow-back. The pin on the pillow-back belongs to a Meybauer or Godet-style piece.