Couple of new crosses

[Adrian]

Hi Stefano,
The die flaws are a common feature on J.E. Hammer EKs. Here is mine to compare to.....

[Adrian]

Reverse.....

[Robert P.]

Yes,

consider yourself very fortunate to have a '55' with little flaws. Here's one of my '55's...

[Robert P.]

rev

[HuD]

Thanks Robert, at least for this time it was on my side...
I can only guess these flaws on the frame were a conseguence of the die machinery getting old or damaged by the current use, is this a possible explanation?
In this case, can i consider the EK II with such clear details as a late productions? I understood this characteristic was eventually "common" on the J.E. Hammer & Sohne production, any other makers suffered such evident flaws?
Thanks a lot,
Stefano

[Robert P.]

Thanks Robert, at least for this time it was on my side...
I can only guess these flaws on the frame were a conseguence of the die machinery getting old or damaged by the current use, is this a possible explanation?
In this case, can i consider the EK II with such clear details as a late productions? I understood this characteristic was eventually "common" on the J.E. Hammer & Sohne production, any other makers suffered such evident flaws?
Thanks a lot,
Stefano

Yes,

The flaws grew worse with time due to die deterioration. I would think the worse the flaws the later their production.