[LargeFormat] Auto Graflex RB Model Identification
LNphoto
largeformat@f32.net
Sat Sep 13 06:49:08 2003
On Saturday, September 13, 2003, at 04:54 AM, Clive Warren wrote:
>
> Hello Les,
>
>
> There are no fabric "wings" on the lens cover as I have seen on other
> models.
> The front standard is on rails and extends from the body on geared
> side rails that have a series of holes drilled in them -
>
> The hinge for the viewing hood is at the back.
>
> The serial number is on the underside of the flip up section that
> holds the lens cover and is 43705.
> It has the patent information and is marked at the top, R.B. GRAFLEX.
> It was nickel plated but a lot of that has worn off to show the brass
> underneath.
>
> Cheers,
> Clive
>
>
It is indeed an early Auto Graflex (non RB) I suspect that that the
chimney doesn't come all the way to the front of the camera but there
is a curved dip in the body that comes down to meet the front of the
camera.
The serial number actually pre-dates my book...I'm guessing 1917 I'l
write more later
Les