Schneider/Goerz 16.5"/420mm f9.5 Red Dot Artar Apochromat. Outstanding condition

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This is a Schneider/Goerz 16.5"/420mm f9.5 Red Dot Artar Apochromat, No. 064, in an Ilex No. 5 shutter in outstanding condition. It was recently mounted onto a 6x6 Deardorff board by S. K. Grimes. "Schneider/Goerz" means it is the initial [and legendary] Goerz Red Dot Artar design, but Schneider eventually bought Goerz, so, according to the previous owner, it was produced by Schneider. It should, therefore, be coated, though I cannot verify that by looking at the lens. As noted, this lens is in outstanding condition. I do not see much sign of use anywhere. Everything functions as it should. The glass looks crystal clear except for the inevitable internal dust that one has to expect in a lens of this vintage, and even there is it only very fine, hard to see. Nothing serious. No scratches/fungus/haze. The shutter appears to be functioning fully. A few minor scratches on the face of the shutter. That's about all that I can see. For a lens this vintage, I do think it is fair to list it as "outstanding." I am sure it will serve you very well. I bought it for my Deardorff V8, but then decided on a 360mm Sinaron instead. Hence my reason for selling. It comes with f/r caps and a locking shutter release. I will be shipping from Earlysville, VA 22936. Shipping weight will be 3+ lbs.
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