TR Imperial EK2s question

[AUSGANG]

I am being offered an TR era Imperial EK2 with the "declared" MM 80. I think that it's a KO and straight from WW1. I know that most Imperial EK2s have the characteristic straighter arms but some have frames that are almost as rounded as a TR era EK, so I gather the only foolproof way to figure out if an Imperial EK2 was made during the TR era is the MM on the suspension loop. SO, is there a list of manufacturers of Imperial EK2s during the TR era? Say wha? Thanks, Ausgang

[Don D.]

Actually a TR era WW1 EK2 will be the same size as a TR EK which is about 2 mm larger than an Imperial EK. What's the measurements?

[AUSGANG]

Gotcha Thanks, Don! Still wonder if there is a list of the manufacturers that made TR era Imperial EKs and if any EK1s were ever manufactured. I've never heard of any but I've seen plenty EK2s...

[Stu W]

TR era WWI EKI

Hi there,

Yes, Imperial EKI were made in the TR era. Here is one to have a look at on Barry Turk's site.

http://www.emedals.ca/catalog.asp?item=GEM387

Regards,
Stu

PS: I have never seen a "list" of TR makers who made replacement Imperial EKI and EKII.

[AUSGANG]

YOW That is one nice EK1! Thanks for the word on the list or lack thereof. Researching MMs for TR Imperial EKs might not be a bad idea for a thread...