Crown Graphic serial number

[terry_evans3]

<p>Hello, I just received my Crown Graphic, and need to order a user manual. The serial number is: 925192. I want to know the exact model and manufacturing dates in order to get the right manual. Also, I have searched the web for serial number information, but can't find it. Where might that be available. <br>

Thank you,<br>

Terry</p>

[jason_losh]

<p>Hey Terry,</p>

<p>This is the best info I've found on the subject<br>

http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?t=10923<br>

You use the letter/number code under the rails to determine manufacture date.<br>

BTW, have fun, I love my crown Graphic so much I stopped using my Canon 5D and bought myself a complete 4x5 darkroom.</p>

[kelly_flanigan1]

<p>About 1957 by the list held tight by the HOBBITS on Mount Graflex!</p>

[jason_losh]

<p>Here's the codes...the other link was no good.</p>

<p>http://graflex.org/speed-graphic/manufacturing-code.html</p>

[terry_evans3]

<p>Wow, that's strange. There's a 41 under the rails. Maybe it's 4L. Does that seem right?</p>

[thirteenthumbs]

<p>Graflex did not start printing date codes until 1960.<br>

<a href="http://www.graflex.org/helpboard/viewtopic.php?t=3321">http://www.graflex.org/helpboard/viewtopic.php?t=3321</a> (feel free to copy).<br>

Graflex assigned a batch of serial numbers then built the equipment according to demand. Dates were not associated with the serial numbers until the early 1920's. Pre date code equipment can only be approximated as to date of manufacture.<br>

Your s/n was near the end of a batch of 2000 listed in late November 1956 with the next batch of 1000 listed in early February 1957.</p>

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<a href="http://www.southbristolviews.com/pics/Graphic/manual-pdf/servicemanual.pdf">http://www.southbristolviews.com/pics/Graphic/manual-pdf/servicemanual.pdf</a><br>

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[terry_evans3]

<p>Again, thank you Charles. I read your posts from years back in the searches I do. You and Dan both are just a wealth of knowledge.</p>

[terry_evans3]

<p>Jason, do you have the 135 f2? The 5D is worth having just for that lens. BTW, do you have the Graphmatic Film holder? Mine came with one, in original box and instructions. This thing is so cool. I bought it from the son of the original owner, which lives only two hours from me. Camera, Graflex flash, film holders, and original case. What a piece of work. All in excellent ++ condition.</p>