149 - Rectaflex | Rotor (First Version) with Gunstock Mount + Angenieux Lenses

Rectaflex | Rotor (First Version) with Gunstock Mount + Angenieux Lenses Estimate: €6,000–7,000 Year: 1953 Serial No.: 27298 Condition: B+ English: The Rectaflex Rotor is a Rectaflex Series 25000 with a three-lens turret, mounted on a pistol grip with a trigger shutter release. The first very small series of the Rotor was assembled in 1953 and is extremely rare. These cameras were equipped with the first type of Rotor, marked with the designation 0. Total production is estimated at 200 to 300 units. The camera offered here, engraved “RECTAFLEX ROTOR B.4332,” comes with the very rare original gunstock, pistol grip, a special shoulder strap stamped “Rectaflex,” a camera strap, an Angenieux Type R11 3.5/28mm lens (no. 365772), the highly sought-after Angenieux Type S1 1.8/50mm No. 159326, Angenieux Type Y2 3.5/135mm No. 195568 (all lenses with clean optics and Rectaflex caps); the complete set is in very fine, original, and fully functional condition. Provenance: Given to the American Ambassador to Italy in 1953. German: The Rectaflex Rotor is based on a Rectaflex from the 25000 series and is equipped with a lens turret for three lenses as well as a pistol grip with a shutter release. The first small production run of the Rectaflex Rotor was manufactured in 1953 and is exceptionally rare. These cameras were equipped with the first-generation lens revolver, which was marked with the number “0.” Total production is estimated at only 200 to 300 units. The camera offered here, engraved with “RECTAFLEX ROTOR B.4332,” comes with the extremely rare original rifle stock, pistol grip, special shoulder strap embossed with “Rectaflex,” camera carrying strap, and the following three lenses: Angénieux Type R11 3.5/28 mm, No. 365772; the highly sought-after Angénieux Type S1 1.8/50 mm, No. 159326; and Angénieux Type Y2 3.5/135 mm, No. 195568. All lenses have clean elements and original Rectaflex lens caps. The entire set is in exceptionally fine, original condition and is fully functional. Provenance: Presented as a gift to the U.S. Ambassador to Italy in 1953.