What's wrong with this picture?

[Chuck Ferguson]

Maybe I need my eyes examined.

I'm no expert, but isn't there something REALLY SCREAMINGLY wrong with this EK1? It just sold on Manions as the real thing.

[Rich G]

Can't say I notice anything off hand.
Looks like it could be a Souval piece. The back could tell a different story though!

Rich

[George Stimson]

The frame is similar to Souvals, but not the core. Those numbers sure look off, though.

George

[Mark S.]

the 1939 is way off, and it isnt core shifting-the swaz is dead center.

Notice the weird patina, and I use that term loosely. It isnt right for an EK. The whole cross has a worn out look to it, but check out the core paint. Not even a scratch on the swaz.

In my opinion, this is fake, and has went through some feeble attempt at fake aging.

manions selling a fake? No, it cant be! (sarcasm intended)

[Chuck Ferguson]

In the picture below, I have put another EK1 jpg on top of the first one and made it 50% transparent. Check out that date.

[Doug See]

Sure would like to see the back. Something about this says Latvia.

[Chuck Ferguson]

Ask and ye shall receive.

[Jos L C]

jos.

[Rich G]

There she is! BAM! The back always tells the story!

Rich

[Frank Heukemes]

The interesting part is that this L15 resembles more the original L15 shown in Gordon´s new book than the obvious Floch copy. The only thing I miss are the rounded corners.

Cheers, Frank

[Calvin Hall]

Yes, Frank is correct.

The catch shown on this is diffrent from those typically seen on the Floch fakes. This catch does look like the one Gordon shows.

Calvin