Old LF lens advice needed

[rickg]

L&G,
In my fathers estate I found some LF lens and shutter assemblies. I don't know anything about them. I need some advice as to their value and/or worth and who to take or send them to for R&R.

Please inspect the following:
Attachment 48901

Attachment 48902

The lens on both need cleaning and I don't know how to work the Graphex so I'm not sure if the shutter will trip.

I live in the Detroit area and would like a recommendation as to who to send it to for cleaning so they may be offered for sale to their best advantage.

Thank you all for your time,
Rick Guarino

[jp]

Welcome!

The graphex shuttered lens is the stock lens from a speed graphic of the 40's-50's vintage. The CLA (R&R) will perhaps cost more than the lens is worth, as the lens are routinely sold with the complete speed graphic system for $150-350ish (Higher end prices come with the light saber handle). It's a great lens though and a buyer may choose to clean it themself or have it done anyways to ensure reliable operation going forward.

[Jim Jones]

A 12 in. Dagor, even one sold by Goerz AM, will certainly appeal to some. Google completed ebay sales for current values. I would offer them for sale as is with a thorough description, and let a more knowledgable buyer see to any major cleaning or overhaul.

[John Kasaian]

The 12" Dagor is considered the holy grail for 8x10ers.