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4X5Photograffer · Joined: 13 May 2014 Posts: 2 Location: Wisconsin

I recently purchased this speed graphic, to do more large format. I am also looking to find more about it.

Here is what I know:
the last patented date is NOV 15 '10

I don't know where the serial is located, and could find an info on that location.
Any help would be great!
Thank you
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45PSS · Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 7:40 pm Post subject:

Its a Pre Anniversary Speed Graphic.
The optical view finder is from a Pacemaker Graphic, not original to the camera.

The lens is in a Dial Set shutter, I cannot make out the brand.

4X5Photograffer · Joined: 13 May 2014 Posts: 2 Location: Wisconsin

Thanks for the help.
That is great info. here is a picture of the serial, I look at and see several numbers. ( a second or third, .... pair of eyes would be helpful)

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willysmb · Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 128 Location: France _ Europe

The front visor frame was changed.

45PSS · Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 6:52 pm Post subject:

The only listing containing the existing numbers in their order assigned to 4x5 Speed Graphic is 199223 in 2 quarter 1937.
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peter k · Joined: 26 Dec 2009 Posts: 207 Location: Sedona Az

Remarkable.. well done.. without the know how, and the ability of the internet, the chances of getting a date for this is would be impossible.