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WWII US Army Aircraft Gun Camara - Type N-6 -
This is a US Army Air Corps gun camara. Type N-6. This camara would be mounted on the
wings of fighter aircraft and provided a great deal of intelligence and training
material. Some of the aircrafts where the can was mounted included the P-51
Mustang.
Consisting of heavy metal construction. The base had 4 studs that would allow
the camera to be secured to the wing of the aircraft. dated 1944.
Much of the film footage viewed in documentaries today was originated from
camaras like the one featured here.
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A data plate affixed to the top of the camara provides specifications and
contract information. In addition, data has been stamped with white paint
on the side of the housing. This data is very useful for militaria collectors.
A hinged door located in the back provides a means for the insertion of the
film.
The markings on the camara read as follows:
Property,U.S. Army Air Forces
Camera, Gun
Type N-6
Spec No. 31353
Mfrs. Dwg. No. C334-BFI
Serial No. AF44-151507
Order No. W33-038 ac-2423
The Morse Instrument Co.
Hudson, Ohio
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Additional stampings read:
Pull down lever
Before closing door
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This WWII US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWII US military collectibles, you can do so by
going to our
WWII US Military Collectibles Price Guide.
Where we cover items from the Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.
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