ek2 maker help

[maurice2396]

ive had this ek2 a while anyone know the maker

thanks
maurice

[J0hnny]

It is probably an early Zimmermann.
The front you show a better pic.

[HuD]

Hello maurice,
i agree, it looks like a Fritz Zimmermann (6) cross with the slim style of numbers.

Stefano

[Douglas 5]

Hi Maurice :
One nice and early unm 6. Fritz Zimmermann !
Is yours magnetic and have a lose core ?

Cheers, Douglas

[maurice2396]

its magnetic not sure if core is lose id have to check

[Douglas 5]

Maurice - I have a few of these and the draw back of a loose core is seen a lot of times on the bead edge mostly . The early ones have a thin Ni plated core which the sharp edges of the inside bead frame 'scratches' through and where often rust bubbles will form . Paint appearse a bit rough and 'chunky' - pasty like .... not smooth like most painted cores . One feature that helps to recconaise this maker is the " tall 8 " in the reverse 1813 date .

Douglas

[Douglas 5]

That box is interesting ... for something else or did the EK2 come in it ?

Douglas

[streptile]

It is probably an early Zimmermann.

Agree. F. Zimmermann 6.

[maurice2396]

thanks everyone