andrew_spence1 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 theres one on e bay that got my attention being sold in the UK the thing is it has no markings on it that military cameras should have. Did all the black versions get used by the military in WW2 or is it a civilian version All help welcome regards Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennisbrown Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 You may want to try this site. They have an extensive history. Graflex.Org: Speed Graphics, Large Format Photography, and More Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_fromm2 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 In "The All-American Cameras - a review of Graflex" Paine says that during WW-II all Graphics were all black. He speculates that the metal work was painted rather than chrome plated because of unavailability of chromium for all but essential uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crowe Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I tried to find the listing but couldn't. My pre-war, about 1933, was gun metal grey and black, no shiny metal at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_spence1 Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 guys thanks for all your comments regards Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_van_Nooij Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Late to the party but: Graflex switched to an all-black trim for the anniversary SGs in the 1942-43. Yes, you can find civilian ones with black trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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