'57 RK advice please

[reichenberg]

I wish to buy my first 1957 RK, and knowing nothing about these types I would like to ask for advice on one I found on this UK dealers website.

http://www.treasurebunker.com/

It's in Original TR awards, last item listed. I know this dealer has a good reputaion, but I am unable to make a judgement on this type of award. Only 2 photos available, so it may be a hard one to call.

Thanks in advance.

[Peter Wiking]

I would not purchase it. It is a modern creation from an obscure manufacturer.

Peter

[ekhunter]

Morigi?

Appears to be a Morigi fake.

[reichenberg]

Oh Well, back to the drawing board. Thank you for the replies, and to the 2 Private Messages, in answer to which I have to say thanks for your help, but I have a strict rule never to buy from outside the UK.

[Matthieu]

Jumping on the wagon here .... really dont like this frame ... I agree with the others above, stay clear from it.

[Mike Yokum]

Appears to be a Morigi fake.

I think so!

[reichenberg]

All credit to the dealer as he responded to the thinking here when I pointed it out by reducing the item from £225 to £195, though he has his doubts about it being a Morigi as he has seen these before and feels this is not one.

[Nigel N]

Just looked at that RK, and it is a Morigi, 3 definite giveaways....
Numbers are much thinner than S & L's,
Acorns have no detailing to cups,
Beading on frame soft looking and not crisp and well defined like S & L
Probably some other differences too, but its not a good one!!
-Nigel