OLD 1926 KODAK NO. 2A FOLDING HAWK-EYE MODEL B CAMERA - PARTS OR REPAIR ONLY!

Description

The name "Hawk-Eye" was a name adopted first by Boston Camera.  When Eastman Kodak acquired the Blair Camera Company from the around the turn of the century. The Boston Camera company first used the Hawk-Eye name in 1888. That company was sold to the Blair Camera Company, then later sold to EKC. Kodak continued to use this iconic name for decades to come.
This camera is the No 2A Kodak Folding Hawk-eye, Model B, with a strong aluminum body and covered with a black pin grade cowhide. These cameras were made, starting in 1926 through 1934. It features a "Hawk-Eye" blade shutter and a Kodex lens.
This camera takes 12 pictures on A-116 size film, and originally sold for around .00 back then, in 1926. It was a nice quality camera for the time. That would translate to 1.00 today. This camera has the Meniscus achromatic lens and a Kodex shutter with two speeds. It shoots speeds 1/25 and 1/150th of a second.  It also features a reversible brilliant viewfinder, and 2 tripod sockets.  The camera was easy to use because of its easy erecting shelf and bed. The  earlier No. 1 cameras were popular during WWI, as they were light and small and would fit into the jacket pocket.
This camera is in overall good condition for its age, with little patina, as shown in my many pictures. The nickel finish around the lens and the lettering is very good. The leather covering is very good, and tight with very minor patina, as shown.
Mechanically, the camera is good. The shutter works perfectly at both speeds. The red lens is good, viewfinder and carry handle are both good. The lens slides in and out easily. The black metal frame around the lens looks beautiful, as shown. The stand is perfect and bright, the extra take-up spool is present, and the film winder looks good.  The lenses are all reasonably clean, inside and out.  However, the bellows are completely gone.  This is why I am selling this camera for parts or repair.  This
camera was probably put away for a long time, contributing to the demise of the bellows.
With the pull of the stand, the folding lens opens, and pulls out and push back in easily, and you would be ready to shoot.  Original patents were granted in 1908, 1915, and 1917. The camera is a larger one, measuring 8" long when folded up.
For being 96 years old, this camera's condition is expected.
Shipping for this camera will be only .00 anywhere in the U.S. for 2-3 day Priority mail.
I ship that, or next day after payment.
I also combine shipping to save you $$.