Kuribayashi Petri Semi 1948, Rare Pop Up Finder First Type VGC with case

An uncommon and very nice condition Petri Semi, first type.

With the badge 1948. Pop Up Finder.

Also angle finder and uncoupled rangefinder.

Petri Anastigmat lens in Petri shutter 1 sec to 1/200 + B. T.

Only produced for a short period during 1948 and quickly changed for a version with a fixed finder.

(finder must be popped open to use the rangefinder)

excellent original condition with signs of light use and ageing. (close to exc++)

Good lens, nice shutter (1 sec runs a little quick)

smooth focus and iris.

Good original bellows.

Leatherette covering all intact. 

(side panel marked Made In Occupied Japan)

With good original Petri ever ready case (previous owner's address marked on hinge)

Not often seen especially as good as this