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Purma Special 1930s Camera Tested Lens Cap Bakelite Art Deco GREEN Film Windows
$ 20.59
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Description
This camera was made in the early 1930s. It is made from Bakelite and is in excellent condition. Very difficult to find Green film windows on back!What is included:
Bakelite Purma Special camera
Metal 127 film spool
Preproduction Purma lens cap
The following were tested or checked: (see photos before buying)
Slow shutter speed (Hold camera with left side up)
Normal shutter speed (hold camera in horizontal position)
Fast shutter speed (Hold camera with right side up)
Auto extending lens works perfectly when the lens cap is removed
Lens cap is a reproduction and screws on and off perfectly.
Film advance works
Green film frame number windows are intact, clear and undamaged
Viewing window is clean
Lens is clean (some cleaning marks and internal dust (no fungus)
I can't see any haze in lens.
Shutter release is positive
No corner chips on Bakelite
Lens cap locks shutter
Shutter cocking lever works smoothly
Rear cover snaps closed securely