NIPPON KOGAKU K.K., Japan

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NIPPON KOGAKU K.K., Japan
A rangefinder-fit Reflex-Nikkor f/6.3 100cm. lens no. 100674 with leather front cap, rear metal cover, Nikon reflex-fit camera adaption and a chrome Nikon F camera no. 6708530, in maker's fitted grey metal case.
Literature
Robert Rotoloni (1983), Nikon Rangefinder Camera, p. 152-153.
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Lot Essay

This example has the highest known serial number. According to Rotoloni 'Truly a fascinating lens, the 1000mm. f/6.3 Reflex-Nikkor was the crowning achievement of the Nikon optical engineers. Years ahead of its time, it helped make the Nikon telephoto system the most complete available in the era of the rangefinder 35'.

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