Two EK's1, manufacturers?

**Adrian** · 10-11-2011, 10:24 AM

This one has me puzzled. I did think Meybauer like Nick but the dates don't match what I would know as a Meybauer and I've never seen an EK1 from this maker with a flat catch, they're usually round wire.
Maybe Fabri can give you a better idea as he knows his EK1s better than most people!

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 10-11-2011 10:24 AM

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**Gibello** · 10-11-2011, 10:28 AM

Ok, so if anyone says otherwise it looks from the manufacturer: Meybauer

**Woolgar** · 10-11-2011, 11:12 AM

by Adrian

This one has me puzzled. I did think Meybauer like Nick but the dates don't match what I would know as a Meybauer and I've never seen an EK1 from this maker with a flat catch, they're usually round wire.
Maybe Fabri can give you a better idea as he knows his EK1s better than most people!

I agree, the numeral '3' had me puzzled too! It didnt match with my Meybauer

Nick

**Gibello** · 10-11-2011, 11:17 AM

Ok, then discard the manufacturer: Meybauer
I think it is a EK Original? or is it a Fake?

**Snni** · 10-11-2011, 07:56 PM

You really need Fabri here on this one..

**fabri** · 10-12-2011, 11:02 PM

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Hi guys
the 2nd one is definitely a F.Orth.
I add a pic that explain why.
1 - typical date so it 's an Orth core.
2 - typical bubble on frame so it 's an Orth frame.
on back, surely it 's not a common set-up, because the catch.