1930s Wirgin Gewir 6.5×9 Folding Camera – Ultra‑Fast 105mm f/2.9 – Very Good

OVERVIEW

A 1930s Wirgin Gewir folding camera in Very Good Used Condition, fitted with the highly desirable Ultra‑Fast 105mm f/2.9 lens. A classic pre‑war German 6.5×9cm folder known for its elegant design, solid metal construction, and unusually fast lens for the era.

CONDITION

Camera – Very Good Used Condition

• Shutter fires across marked speeds
• Lens clean with no haze or fungus observed
• Aperture blades clean and responsive
• Bellows appear light‑tight on inspection
• Focus smooth with correct resistance
• Folding mechanism opens, locks, and closes correctly
• Body shows light cosmetic wear consistent with age
• Viewfinder clear with light age‑related dust
• No dents, cracks, or structural issues

INCLUDED

• Wirgin Gewir 6.5×9 folding camera
• Ultra‑Fast 105mm f/2.9 lens (factory‑fitted on higher‑spec variants)

KEY FEATURES

• 1930s Wirgin Gewir folding camera
• Ultra‑Fast 105mm f/2.9 lens (rare for the period)
• 6.5×9cm format on 120 roll film (with film sheath) or plate holders
• Compact folding metal body
• Mechanical shutter
• Manual focus and aperture control
• Classic pre‑war German engineering

COLLECTOR NOTES

The Wirgin Gewir is a sought‑after pre‑war German folder, and the 105mm f/2.9 “Ultra‑Fast” lens variant is particularly desirable due to its speed and rarity. Clean, working examples remain popular among collectors of early German cameras and medium‑format folding designs.

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