RARE US GOVT MILITARY 4x5 GRAFLEX PACEMAKER SPEED GRAPHIC,
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:43858686 | Model: Speed Graphic |
| Brand: Graflex | Format: 4x5 |
| Era: 1950s |
Here is a post 1955 US GOVERNMENT MILITARY 4x5 GRAFLEX TOP RANGEFINDER PACEMAKER SPEED GRAPHIC in the MILITARY CASE with many extras. The camera has a US Property contract plate on the front..."Camera, Still Picture, 4x5 Press Type, etc".
For some reason there is no rear shutter curtain although the actual winding mechanism still seems to work fine. The body shutter release selector works well and has no trouble firing the front Graphex shutter. All speeds sound good including... the B and T settings. The 135mm Optar lens looks clear and the bellows appear supple and in fine condition. The rangefinders works but the secondary image is rather weak. All other mechanical parts, focus rails etc work as they should. The rear ground glass and focus hood (with military markings) are also working well and the camear folds and unfolds with no problems at all.
The cased set includes a 3 cell Graflite style flash handle with 7" and 5" reflectors, flashbulbs, two film pack adapters, three double sided film holders, a GE light meter, military manual and more! The rear battery cover is included (rare!) as is a flash solenoid although it isn't mounted on the black military lens board.
The Vulcanoid case has also has a military plate on the top with the contract numbers and more. Obviously this outfit did service in an 'Art Dept' somewhere after military service and that writing could probably be removed with solvent if necessary. This is an excellent opportunity to get a genuine usable US military Speed Graphic in the matching case! Please look at all the photos.
This is a great set for a Graflex or Military collection as well as for use.
Australian and worldwide insured shipping at cost. If actual postage is less than quoted I will refund the difference. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO DELAYED SERVICES OVERSEAS SHIPPING TO SOME COUNTRIES COULD TAKE 4 WEEKS OR LONGER....EXPRESS MAIL IS RECOMMENDED.
Happy bidding and good luck!
ps. Have a look at my other camera items for sale.
For some reason there is no rear shutter curtain although the actual winding mechanism still seems to work fine. The body shutter release selector works well and has no trouble firing the front Graphex shutter. All speeds sound good including... the B and T settings. The 135mm Optar lens looks clear and the bellows appear supple and in fine condition. The rangefinders works but the secondary image is rather weak. All other mechanical parts, focus rails etc work as they should. The rear ground glass and focus hood (with military markings) are also working well and the camear folds and unfolds with no problems at all.
The cased set includes a 3 cell Graflite style flash handle with 7" and 5" reflectors, flashbulbs, two film pack adapters, three double sided film holders, a GE light meter, military manual and more! The rear battery cover is included (rare!) as is a flash solenoid although it isn't mounted on the black military lens board.
The Vulcanoid case has also has a military plate on the top with the contract numbers and more. Obviously this outfit did service in an 'Art Dept' somewhere after military service and that writing could probably be removed with solvent if necessary. This is an excellent opportunity to get a genuine usable US military Speed Graphic in the matching case! Please look at all the photos.
This is a great set for a Graflex or Military collection as well as for use.
Australian and worldwide insured shipping at cost. If actual postage is less than quoted I will refund the difference. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO DELAYED SERVICES OVERSEAS SHIPPING TO SOME COUNTRIES COULD TAKE 4 WEEKS OR LONGER....EXPRESS MAIL IS RECOMMENDED.
Happy bidding and good luck!
ps. Have a look at my other camera items for sale.
