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Original WW II Folmer Graflex Aircraft Camera K20 W/Case/Attachments Excellent!

$ 231.89

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Used
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

    Description

    Fantastic Estate sale find.
    The owner was a crew member of a WW II Bomber.
    Original Folmer Graflex K20 4x5 camera with  a mounted
    Ilex Paragon Anastigmat 163mm f/4.5 lens.
    This is a fantastic aerial camera from the WWII era. This camera is a Folmer Graflex New York USA • Aircraft Camera.
    Approx 500 made in total
    This is a Well made, solid camera known for its Very high quality imaging designed to take 4x5 images on long roll film and a workhouse for the military as easy to operate and dependable.
    This camera set comes Exactly as shown, complete with All shown. " Red filter,- " Minus Blue"and no Yellow filter,-
    Original Camera Trunk marked, "Camera, aircraft Type K-20 Handle with Care" on it.- Bracket of some kind (not sure what it fits)This camera is in Exceptionally good condition showing Very light wear; age appropriate dust and scuffs but NO damage issues or signs of abuse. The camera appears to work well with a good working advance, good firing, and proper working shutter speeds too.
    The interior with an installed film spool looks great too. The Lens s in Great condition too with No fungus or clouding, No scratches and a proper working aperture control from what I can tell.
    The pop-up Target finder looks great and works properly with nice looking glass.
    The case is in as found condition (a tad dusty with some light oxidation in the metal corners but NO ODORS or signs of abuse. showing some wear from use/age. It is complete and properly holds the camera and filter in their proper places with room for additional film and accessories. This set comes exactly as shown.
    The first pictures is a depiction from a museum collection.
    I can send more pictures or if you have any questions please ask