Interesting fake

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Topic author: nathandayton

Posted on: 20080606132623

I only own a few fakes. This is one of the most interesting. The metal has a strange brownish tint. It was strange enough to me that I had the plating tested to find out what it was!

Challange: What is this camera plated with? I will confirm if it is guessed or will post the answer monday.

http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/juratf.jpg

http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/juratfc.jpg

http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/juratft.jpg

Reply author: Bull Halsey

Replied on: 20080606133455

Hi Nathan,

I own a Leica fake with a similar finish. I think it looks to be nickel.
This particular fake was finished beautifully, and above all, put together better than new.

Steve

Reply author: Vlad

Replied on: 20080606155638

Wow this is cool looking version! It does look nickel-plated, I agree with Steve. I have same exact one but shiny chrome finish [:)]. I can post pictures if interested.

Vlad.

Reply author: nathandayton

Replied on: 20080606171123

These are the other 2 that I have!

http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/juracht.jpg

http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/jurachfc.jpg

http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/jurachf2b.jpg

http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/jurachf2b.jpg

My Siberia:

http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/fedsiberiat.jpg

http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/fedsiberiaf.jpg

http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/fedsiberiafc.jpg

Reply author: nightphoto

Replied on: 20080606181507

I will guess ... silver-plating? Maybe browned as it tarnished a bit?

Regards, Bill

Reply author: Luiz Paracampo

Replied on: 20080606190642

Nathan
The first fake Yura very probably is plated with real Titanium! In Russia this was once common once I bought real titanium dishes at extreme low price with a street vendor. Star War surplus after the fall of the Empire!
Regards
LP

Reply author: Luiz Paracampo

Replied on: 20080606190856

Nathan
The first fake Yura very probably is plated with real Titanium! In Russia this was once common once I bought real titanium dishes at extreme low price with a street vendor. Star War surplus after the fall of the Empire!
Regards
LP

Reply author: nathandayton

Replied on: 20080606191353

Congradulations Luiz!!!!!!!!!!

Good eye! Yes it is plated in Titanium.

I was curious what it would cost to do it to a camera so I researched it. I was quoted over $5000 and it would take approx 6 months.

Reply author: Luiz Paracampo

Replied on: 20080609042008

Nathan!
Isaid you my own KGB give me all informations!!![:D][:D][:D][:D]
Regards
LP

Reply author: Luiz Paracampo

Replied on: 20080609043603

And more!
Recently (two weeks ago) it was sold by Westlicht Auction the following number of your camera!

http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/Iura.JPG

http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/Iura.JPG

KGB working!
Regards LP

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