Rare Konica "Snappy" One of the smallest real cameras Ever made unused & works

Description

Konishiroku (Later changed to Konica) Sub-Miniature "Snappy" Camera (1949). Made in Occupied Japan One of the tiniest "Real Cameras" ever made. measuring only 2 1/2 X 1 5/8 X 1 1/2 inches! Please read the description and view all the High Definition photos to appreciate this Incredible tiny camera.
Rare Konica "Snappy" One of the smallest real cameras Ever made unused & works
Rare Konica "Snappy" One of the smallest real cameras Ever made unused & works
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Description
Rare Vintage "SnappyI" 1949 "Made in Occupied Japan". by KONISHIROKU (Later called  Konica) .  Format: 14X14mm photos on 16mm film.  Fine 25mm. f:3.5 "Triplet" lens and Shutter with speeds 1/10,1/25, 1/100 sec. & B.  The shutter works at all speeds and sounds accurate. A "
Newton Type" Optical Viewfinder. The lens focuses from 3ft to inf. Focusing is accurate.
The Attractive  little "Snappy" camera is in Exceptional Exterior and in Full Working "Ready
to Use". Condition
.
The
Lens
is clear no fungus, scratches or cleaning marks and only a slight amount of internal
dust.
I am sure it will produce Excellent results.
The
Solidly constructed  body
has a Fine
Bright Chrome finish.
There are no dents or dings, and no bright marks and only the very slightest signs of age to be expected
from a
73 + year old camera
.
The
Black Grained
Leather
covering is complete and still looks very close to new.
Internally there are no signs the camera has ever been used with film!
(See Photos ).
.
*
An unusual feature is the back of the camera Opens and Closes by Lifting the Winding Knob!!
Please see all High Definition photos of the  actual cameras for condition
.
Purchased as  a collectible and used Only for testing before listing. Almost always found in very used non working condition and rare in this
Exceptional exterior and Perfect working state
with only the very slightest signs of age.
A Really Interesting "user"  and Very attractive "Collectible" camera.
T
he Snappy is not a toy but a beautifully made precision camera.
It measures only 2 1/2 X 1 5/8 X 1 7/8 inches! Not much larger than a roll of 35mm film!.
I should mention that Konshiroku name was subsequently changed to Konica and the company soon abandoned in 1952 making sub-miniature cameras to concentrate on their excellent 35mm Konicas.Rangefinders!
The Snappy cameras were sold at U.S.Army P.X. in Japan.and were popular with G.I.s because of their tiny size.
From my extensive collection of rare Vintage camera that I am selling because of my age
.
My 100 Percent Positive Positive Feedback over 1,900 times speaks for the accuracy of my descriptions.
I will continue to list hundreds of rare vintage cameras over the next months.
Carefully Packed shipping World Wide.
There is no "hidden reserve" and my asking price is commesurate with its Incredible external and "ready to use" condition.  Carefully Packed Worldwide Shipping. Pay Pal Payment Only.
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