Graflex Rescue

Graflex Speed Graphic - eBay rescue

Fresh out of the packiage

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From this distance it may appear to be in satisfactory condition, but looks are deceiving.
The crusty decades of grime and debris

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An overview of the drop-down front rail section. Note the 2 cleaned 'strips' at the edgs.
The closeup view tells the story

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This is where the sad truth is evident. Compare the clean patch in the upper-left corner to the crust still remaining everywhere e…