S&L RK post war?

[Patrick W]

Hi Guys,

Please could I get some opinions on this piece before it goes on sale? It's magnetic core and by the looks of the flawing I think a late B type cross which would make it early 57 period?

I'm thinking the loop may be a genuine left over one from the way it is marked near the bend.

Any thoughts or comments much appreciated

Thanks a lot

Patrick

[Patrick W]

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[Patrick W]

Any opinions appreciated

[Kecon]

Hi Patrick


If that is a S&L "B" frame cross as you say, then it should have a pronounced

dent row on the lower three o'clock arm. Can't really tell by your pictures. Does it have the dent row?


Ken

[Leroy]

Patrick - This is a "B" frame cross in (unfortunately) not very good condition. When it was produced is not determinable for sure. The flawing may, or may not, indicate 50's production. I used to subscribe to the idea that the flawing developed over time. Now, I tend to believe that the flawing occurred during a single die run. The 'dent row' is also not determinative, as there are crosses with the row on the lower 3 o'clock arm extending almost to the center of the cross.

[Alex W.]

This is surely the most flawed B-frame I have seen so far
As said, the condition is poor and the core looks somewhat pitted.

[Leroy]

I will try to post another later today.

[Leroy]

Here's one:

[Alex W.]

Here's one:

Much nicer to look at. But then again I‘m a sucker for B-frames.

[Patrick W]

Many thanks all for confirming- it’s had a tough life for sure but in hand has a really nice look to it

[Yubari]

so many flaws!!! Would love to have such !

[Matthieu]

Haven't seen the frame line flaw before ... and surely the "800" mark is fake as well.
Though this is a postwar St&L, its thoroughly messed with. Someone made an effort to "genuine" this.

Mathijs