EK1 marked "L73"

[TG]

Good day all,

I was curious as to if anyone has any images of an "L73" marked EK1 that they wouldn't mind posting.

Thanks

[Mike Kenny]

Hi James,

I suggest you do a search. Sounds like you might be asking about one of the Floch repro EK1 variant markings, which have been discussed at length in the past.

Regards
Mike K

[TG]

Thanks for the reply Mike,

On looking thru previous threads as you mentioned, I now realise the EK1 I purchased on the weekend WAS too good to be true... oh well, C'est le vie

I'll post some pics later on, just to confirm those suspicions of mine

[TG]

Here are the freshly-scanned images of my suspect EK1. Comments are welcome as I would like to find out if this is one of those "Floch" pieces.

Cheers

[TG]

reverse

[TG]

mark

[Mike Kenny]

Hi James,

IMO, yes, it is one of the Floch repros.

Regards
Mike K

[TG]

Mike & Bill

Thanks for confirming my suspicions, greatly appreciated.

*insert expletive here*

[George Stimson]

I wonder if Floch made fakes with more than one core. One thing I look for in Floch fakes -- besides the telltale pin and the maker's marks, of course -- is the way the bottom loop of the "3" is more open than on most original EK 1s.

[George Stimson]

For example

Here's a Floch fake with no maker's mark, and it's a screwback! Look how wide open that "3" is!

[George Stimson]

Here's an "L15" Floch.

[George Stimson]

Here's a fake "L11" attributed to Floch. It looks like it has a different core than the first two I posted, and more like the two posted by TG and Bill.

[George Stimson]

"L11" reverse.

[Sebastian Bianchi]

George, may be one of Mr. Floch's good friends will be able to help you.

[George Stimson]