BOLSEY - bolsey camera ground b2

Complete and official documentation for the Bolsey Ground Camera 35-MM Model B-2 rangefinder camera, comprising two essential sections. The first section provides general overhaul instructions (T.O. No. 10-10BC-6) dated April 1951. It opens with a comprehensive introduction detailing technical characteristics and performance specifications, including lens data (44 mm focal length), aperture settings (f/3.2 through f/16), shutter speeds, and rangefinder specifications. The main content delivers thorough descriptions of all camera assemblies: camera body, shutter and lens mechanism, rangefinder system, viewfinder, back cover, top cover, film winding mechanism, and gear assemblies. Complete step-by-step disassembly, cleaning, and inspection procedures are provided with detailed guidance. Reassembly instructions and post-overhaul functional testing procedures follow. The second section (AN 10-10BC-7, April 1951) contains a comprehensive parts catalog with group assembly lists, complete nomenclature, and numerical parts listing. A detailed exploded view diagram enables identification of every component. This documentation is essential for technicians, repair specialists, and collectors requiring detailed guidance on maintenance, restoration, and repair of this professional-grade 35mm ground camera. Invaluable for anyone undertaking overhaul work or seeking to understand the mechanical construction of this precision instrument.