by cwstratn » Sun Nov 03, 2019 1:53 pm
Ed,
On your advice, I just removed the lens at the 12:00 o'clock position and looked into the area behind it and indeed, it also has the number "397" engraved there, the same number that is on the "acorn plate" on the outside of the camera near the crank handle. Also, I opened the camera door exposing the film movement mechanism and sure enough on an area near the film gate are the engraved numbers "397." Now, it seems that I have one more place to look to be certain I have a "complete camera." Apparently, that's on the "L" base but I don't believe I have the strength to remove the camera body from the "L" base. (I'm 75 years old and not in the best of health) So, is there any way I can locate the number on the "L" base with it still attached to the camera body? I've shot close-up photos of both engraved numbers, if you need them for your records. Thanks again for your help!
Chris
Ed,
On your advice, I just removed the lens at the 12:00 o'clock position and looked into the area behind it and indeed, it also has the number "397" engraved there, the same number that is on the "acorn plate" on the outside of the camera near the crank handle. Also, I opened the camera door exposing the film movement mechanism and sure enough on an area near the film gate are the engraved numbers "397." Now, it seems that I have one more place to look to be certain I have a "complete camera." Apparently, that's on the "L" base but I don't believe I have the strength to remove the camera body from the "L" base. (I'm 75 years old and not in the best of health) So, is there any way I can locate the number on the "L" base with it still attached to the camera body? I've shot close-up photos of both engraved numbers, if you need them for your records. Thanks again for your help!
Chris