Komsomolets MODEL A

Hi,

I have decided to develop discussion about Komsomolets "Model A" camera, Alain have started in previous Topics. It's the proven fact, that some Komsomolets cameras (1948) bearing "Model A" markings, embossed on the top of waist finder.

The sample of particular camera can be found as type-3a on my classificator:

http://www.sovietcams.com/index.php?-199997211

My question is, does anyone of you knows the meanings of such markings? I have evidencies, that some Komsomolets can be found with "Model A" markings on their boxes (!), while cameras itselves come without any additional markings. These few cameras I have met in my way were made in 1948 only. I was lucky to find some descriptions in old soviet literature, where Komsomolets camera are described as "Model A", but no more explanations why it's model A?

And maybe anyone of you possess "Model B" or "Model C" versions? Please, share your experience with me ...

Best Regards,
Aidas

Most unusual! Another addition to the pool of mystery "A" cameras along with Kiev III's and FED-2's ..

Vlad

about "model A" Fed2, I think Jacques, which visit our home last week and dissect my collection (and eat kindly my wife's diner !!!) can talk ....He probably discover new hypothesys concerning these camera (and a surprise about my "A 00007" model.
I cannot tell you more for the moment (suspense ;-)) I prefer his opinion....wait ....

... my Model-A version arrived today ...

aaaarrrgh :-(((


next one you see will be for me ????

Lucky guy , my friend !
Alain

Alain,

sure ... the next one will be yours, just give me some time to find another Model-A

Best Regards,
Aidas

no doubt about you ....I know how to wait ...in my old days...

Hi,

happy to say, what I have found an answer to "Model A" designations already ... . Please, find the scan from old soviet book (1949) below:



If you are not familiar with Russian language, the answer is very short:

an early Komsomlets with frame counter are classified as Komsomolets,
while all later Komsomolets without frame counter are classified as Komsomolets Model A ... Easy, isn't it?

Best Regards,
Aidas

Bravo!!! Another mystery solved!! I will make an entry in the catalog for this camera and the explanation. Excellent work once again, Detective Aidas!