I should perhaps clarify that the person reputed to be using the Steinhauer 57 dies in the UK is thought to be using them to make 57 RKs under some agreement with S&L, and NOT fake 1939 RKs with 57 style frames.
Steinhauer themselves however did make up some 1939 RKs in the late 70s/early 80s using the 57 frames with the "dipping" eye. Sounds like this is the type Prosper is referring to.
A friend of mine in Germany wrote to S&L on my behalf back then to order a (57) RK. He didn't specify 57 as he naturally assumed that was the only type he could get. He got a response from S&L asking if he wanted one with oakleaf centre or swastika.
Steinhauer themselves however did make up some 1939 RKs in the late 70s/early 80s using the 57 frames with the "dipping" eye. Sounds like this is the type Prosper is referring to.
A friend of mine in Germany wrote to S&L on my behalf back then to order a (57) RK. He didn't specify 57 as he naturally assumed that was the only type he could get. He got a response from S&L asking if he wanted one with oakleaf centre or swastika.
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