The No.1 FPK was introduced in the closing days of the 19th Century, December 1899, along with the type 116 rollfilm. In its various forms this model was in production until April 1915 and sold over 200,000. The example shown here is the first variation of the model. It was available from December 1899 through June 1905. It had a leather covers lens holder with built-in Eastman Automatic shutter. This example also has the early reflecting finders suggesting that it was built prior to April 1900 when the brilliant finders were used.
Tomei Collection
The red Russian leather bellows are still light-tight and flexible after more than 100 years although darkened after having been treated with some kind of oil by a previous owner (never use any type of leather oil or shoe polish on red leather bellows).
The body was crafted from wood with a light weight aluminum cover. The spring-loaded scissor struts are strong and positive.