L55 EK1 just arrived!

[Marc Garlasco]

Just got this gorgeous maker marked L55 today. The mm is under the pin (L55 without a slash) and I just can't get a clear picture. The Halb-etui case is marked L55 and came with the guarantee paper. Enjoy - I am!
Regards,
Marc

[meriksson]

And minty also want to sell it

Mikael

[Darrell]

Nice

Also the book underneath is a keeper too

[Giel VW]

Damn, what an amazing cross

[Darrell]

Marc can I ask who you purchased this off? Thanks.

*Thanks Marc*

[Chet Sowersby]

Marc,
A nice score on your part...

Chet

[Chris Wainwrigh]

Absolutely beautiful cross, congratulations on a great find

[Jim Baker]

Marc,

You were absolutely correct in your discription.

This is one nice piece, and a great case to boot. Now with this one, ya done good!!

[Jim Baker]

P.S. Ya mind taking a photo of the cross without all the damn glare!!??

We can't see it....

[Marc Garlasco]

Maker Mark

FINALLY got the maker mark taken. And Jim, here's another shot for you...
Marc

[Brian R]

Marc-

I have 9 EK1s and the my L55 is BY FAR the best. Mine certainly shows more wear than yours but it certainly is my favorite. I find the construction to be top notch... I will post three pictures of it that give you an idea of its quaility and condition - the maker mark is on the inside of the pin, but on an angle (and no slash).

Brian

[Brian R]

Reverse...

[Brian R]

Mark...

[Marc Garlasco]

Brian,
Great EK! and nice shots! Is the case marked? What I find interesting is the case is marked "L/55" and the cross "L55" - they do not conform on slashes...perhaps I am expecting too much.

I honestly think we small group of addicts give all these details far more thought than the manufacturers ever did...

Regards,
Marc

[Brian R]

I honestly think we small group of addicts give all these details far more thought than the manufacturers ever did...

I agree!!

Believe it or not, this is the newest member of my group of 1939 EK1s - I bought off of the infamous "unionjack" about six months ago. The pictures are from him and the case in the pictures didn't come with the cross. I have it displayed in another case that I had from earlier.

I have an L/11, L/13 screwback, L/58, L/50, 6, L/52 with 20, and two unmarked crosses and this one is the best!!!!

Brian