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Purma Special 1930s Camera Tested Lens Cap Bakelite Art Deco GREEN Film Windows

$ 20.59

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Brand: Purma
  • Type: 1930s-era point & shoot
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Model: Special
  • Modified Item: No
  • Color: Black
  • Custom Bundle: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

    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