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RB Tele Graflex - location of serial number?
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Doug Kerr
Joined: 10 Jul 2006
Posts: 177
PostPosted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 4:03 am

I recently acquired a lovely R.B. Tele Graflex, 3¼ x 4¼ format size ("Folmer & Schwing Division, Eastman Kodak Co." on the shutter speed plate).

I have not yet been able to locate a serial number. Can someone tell me where it is found on that machine?

Thanks.

45PSS
Joined: 28 Sep 2001
Posts: 4081
PostPosted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 5:48 am

The very early Graflexes have the serial number embossed into the lip of the viewfinder opening opposite the lid hinge.
The newer ones have the number ink stamped on the under side of the view hood lid. Disconnect the view hood to see the number clearly. The number will be 5 or 6 digits.
Magnifing glass and varing the angle of the viewing light help to see the number.
Doug Kerr
Joined: 10 Jul 2006
Posts: 177
PostPosted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 1:15 pm

Greetings,

Yes, I found it on the underside of the lid covering the finder hood, stamped into the wood. I had to remove the hood to expose it.

Thanks for your help.

Best regards,

Doug
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