RK Nice Copy or?

[Erich B.]

I bought this a while back as a post war S&L. The center is magnetic, the quality is much better than modern reproductions and the soldering and finishing of the frame is pretty much equal to wartime pieces. I thought the frame looked like an S&L B type, as it appears to have a faint dent row. But there is no flawing to the beading, which does have abrasions, dents, and scratches as though it had been worn (or intentionally distressed) and I can't see the typical elbow flaw found with a 'B' type. The markings are spurious--a Lazy 2 and '800'--and I know it's not a Juncker, as I've had many of those in the past and still have one. So, I'd like your opinion, if possible via these photos-- is it an old fake S&L or? It came without a ribbon and I don't know anything about its history.
Thanks in advance!
Erich

[Tom B]

Fake. Tom

[Erich B.]

Thanks, Tom. Any idea from when?
Erich

[Tony T-S]

I'd link this to the 57er forum to get the guys there looking at it. My first thought would without looking at references or my own example would have been B frame, but they could let you know quickly. A very interesting fake if not an S&L

[Erich B.]

Thanks--I'll add the link.
Erich

[Nigel N]

Hi Erich....
I've added a few more thoughts in the 57 section!!
-Nigel