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can anyone tell me how old my century graflex is?

 
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bob walsh



Joined: 18 Jan 2006
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 6:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have recently purchased a really clean century graflex (2X3 with bakelite body). I would sort of like to know how old it is. Serial # is 535916. Reference # on the bottom of the focusing rail is A8A. Serial # on Kalart rangefinder is J50485. Lens is a Tessar 2.8 80mm in Prontor SVS shutter. Thanks for the help.
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djon



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 6:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.graflex.org/graflex-products-list.html

The lens may lead to a more precise date.

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bob walsh



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 6:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I should have thought of that. The serial # of the lens is 5328573. Obviously I don't know if it is the original. The top of the lens is the only item that has significant wear, I assume from a shutter release cable rubbing on the top of the barrel around the shutter speed and f numbers.
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alecj



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Gee Bob, after a special section is created just for this, "Serial Number Savy" above, you still post here?
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bob walsh



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 4:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I guess I just plain missed the other serial number site. Didn't give the whole site a close enough look-over first I guess. I will move my question to the serial number thread. thanks for the redirect.
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