NIPPON KOGAKU, TokyoA 24 x 32mm. Nikon I camera no. 609415 (shutter blind damaged), the backplate interior engraved 609415, base engraved Made in Occupied Japan and a Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-Q·C f/3.5 5cm. lens no. 7051879 and front cap, in maker's ever ready case stamped Made in Occupied Japan.

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NIPPON KOGAKU, TokyoA 24 x 32mm. Nikon I camera no. 609415 (shutter blind damaged), the backplate interior engraved 609415, base engraved Made in Occupied Japan and a Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-Q·C f/3.5 5cm. lens no. 7051879 and front cap, in maker's ever ready case stamped Made in Occupied Japan.

Literature

Rotoloni (1983), Nikon Rangefinder Camera, p. 7-9, 60, 92-93.

Lot Essay

According to the serial number list given in Dechert (p. 60) the serial number of this camera pre-dates August 1949. The lens (p. 92) would appear to date from May 1947.

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