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Export of the USSR Зоркий-Zorki Model group-4 Modification-1 Issue-1 1950-1951

Functionality: not functional - the lens is relatively clean - there are traces of dirt from time to time (needs cleaning), the viewfinder is clean, the viewfinder visibility is good - without distortion. There are micro-scratches on the objective lenses from improperly wiping the lenses with a cloth. The rangefinder is not working: the image doubles, but does not change when focusing on an object with the lens. Focusing and aperture operation is smooth and pleasant. The diaphragm blades are dry and free of excess lubrication. The shutter is not functional, it is jammed. The camera is perfect as a collection item for a shelf for beauty and ambience, but not for use, photography - use for its intended purpose.

The very first, rarest type of Zorki camera produced for export.

Zorkiy-1 (Зоркий / Zorki)

Model group IV

Modification 1

Issue 1

19 5 0 - 19 5 1

The minimum number known is 24097.

The name is indicated on the top of the rangefinder cover

model group "Zorkiy Zorki" and additional "

inscription; And made in S S S P made in USSR."

Peculiarities:

- shutter speeds from I/2 0 to I 500 e and "Z":

the serial number is located on the rangefinder cover;

all names are engraved;

- knurling on the heads is large;

- on the terminal rails for installing accessories

there are longitudinal recesses;

- standard lens “Industar-22" 3.5/5 0 mm

The lot presents the rarest camera of the USSR, the development of the Zorki-1 camera for export, the total circulation of this rare version of this camera is not exactly known to professionals. I can only say for myself that in 10 years of collecting experience, this is only the third time I have come across such a variety! I kept the first copy for myself and it is in my personal collection. I am putting this one up for sale to make collectors around the world happy, since I consider it necessary to preserve such rarities for posterity and to keep them in museums and private collections.

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Attention!! The camera shows all signs of full or partial operability, but the functional description is presented to potential buyers for information about the operability of the mechanisms and optics, but I am not a manufacturer’s guarantor and do not provide a warranty for this equipment. I, just a collector and a passionate lover of antique cameras, and as a doctor I simply describe the patient’s diagnosis, but I give the right of treatment to the future buyer, depending on whether he will take photographs with it or whether he will just have it in his collection on a shelf for beauty and ambiance. To avoid claims: the items presented in the listing are sold as museum or collection exhibits, without a guarantee of full functionality or use for their intended purpose, since they were not tested with film, final photographs were not taken of them, the warranty period provided by the manufacturer expired more than 60 -80 years ago !! By placing a bid or purchasing an item at a fixed price, you confirm that you have no claims regarding the above!!

The last photograph presented in the lot (on the right is a description of the camera, the series and its features) is a photo copy from the catalogue, a screenshot is presented as a reference for identifying the model and is not part of the lot.