Schinkelform 'B type' 1st Class.....

[Biro]

I suspect that the FIRST CLASS Schinkel B-type in Gordons' book is perhaps not an authentic example, due to factors highlighted by Frank in a recent 2nd class B type thread.....but I could be wrong.

These B types are my pet loves, but as the one pictured by Gordon is the only one I've ever seen, I am curious as to whether they do in fact exist, and if so, if they retain the characteristics of the 2nd class (a round '3' among other things)

Any clues?

Thanks

Marshall

[Jim Baker]

Marshall,

Do you have the link to Frank's thread? I'd love to see a few of these.

How rare are these reported to be? I have never seen a first class either. I think I may have seen a 2nd class in the flesh at a gun show in Alabama a few years back, but I didn't know what it was then. Too bad, I might have gotten a rare one for a song.

[Biro]

Hi Jim...

I directed you to Franks thread once before Schinkelform EK2 ? when you posted what you thought might be a 'B type' EK1...... and wasn't.

Note the mark left by the 2nd class eyelet on the top rim of the fake 1st class 'B type' Frank posted in that thread. This mark is also evident in the one pictured in Gordons book, page 125, but I didn't want to start jumping to conclusions until someone more knowledgeable had chipped in. Which they haven't.

I would also expect the 1st class 'B type' to have the round 3 in the date...which neither have...

I am beginning to suspect there IS no 1st class B type....

Frank...?
Gordon...?
Steven P...?
Pieter....?

Rarity?.....well, I guess in 2nd class form, along with a '2' marked Juncker, they are among THE rarist..

....but not unobtainable...

[Jim Baker]

Marshall,

Are you scolding me?? I remember now. You have to be patient with some of us here. Memories are not what they used to be...

Thanks for the link.

[Frank Heukemes]

Dear Marshall,

I haven´t seen a genuine Schinkel B EK1 yet. That doesn´t mean they do not exist.

Cheers,

Frank

[Biro]

Thanks very much Frank....... I guess then, that we suspect they exist primarily because the second class does..?

I would love to hear from anyone who has actually seen one (even if they didn't own it) and can confirm its characteristics......

And Jim.....Scalded?...Not on your life mate...I'm a pussycat. Just a gentle 'nudge' among friends!

cheers to you both

Marshall

[George Stimson]

For the record

I have never seen a First Class -- and I do not own a Second Class.

[Biro]

I have never seen a First Class -- and I do not own a Second Class.

....And coming from you George, one who has seen and/or owned it all, that dosen't bode at all well for their existance....

Thanks. I think....

Marshall

[George Stimson]

Now now, gentlemen, I can assure you that there is quite a bit that I haven't seen, owned, or know -- and that's what keeps me going!

[Jim Baker]

Have you guys seen the one on Kai Winklers site?

It's already sold or I would have grabbed it. Very reasonable price I think. Take a look and let me know what you think of it.