1942 WWII US Navy Military 4x5 Graflex Speed Graphic Vintage Camera.
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:16611818 | Brand: Graflex |
Here is a great opportunity to get a rare US Navy 4x5 Speed Graphic camera made by Graflex USA. This one has a great serial number 313131 and is from June 1942. It is unusual for the Navy cameras to be marked but this has some faint writing towards the front of the drop bed: USN #11-4633-2, whatever that means. These cameras were tough as nails and this still works today, 77 years on! For actual use it may need a check over.
This one is in generally very good condition, it has the n...ormal US Navy Graflex type back (not the Graphic type spring back) so it comes with a separate ground glass focus panel. The front Kodak Supermatic shutter works well at all speeds (even B and T settings) and the Wollensak Velostigmat 127mm lens looks nice and clear. The original lens caps is included too.
The rear focal plane shutter is snappy and looks pretty accurate. The curtain is maybe a little wrinkly and dry but we all will be at nearly 80! The bellows also feel a bit dry but don't appear to have obvious wear. The rangefinder works well and although the top viewfinder is clear it does have a few scratches on the top surface. Everything else appears to work as it should. This is a great chance to get something special for the WWII or camera collection!
Australian and world wide insured postage at cost. If actual shipping is less than quoted I will refund the difference.
Happy bidding and good luck!
ps. Have a look at my other camera items for sale.
This one is in generally very good condition, it has the n...ormal US Navy Graflex type back (not the Graphic type spring back) so it comes with a separate ground glass focus panel. The front Kodak Supermatic shutter works well at all speeds (even B and T settings) and the Wollensak Velostigmat 127mm lens looks nice and clear. The original lens caps is included too.
The rear focal plane shutter is snappy and looks pretty accurate. The curtain is maybe a little wrinkly and dry but we all will be at nearly 80! The bellows also feel a bit dry but don't appear to have obvious wear. The rangefinder works well and although the top viewfinder is clear it does have a few scratches on the top surface. Everything else appears to work as it should. This is a great chance to get something special for the WWII or camera collection!
Australian and world wide insured postage at cost. If actual shipping is less than quoted I will refund the difference.
Happy bidding and good luck!
ps. Have a look at my other camera items for sale.
