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Michael Huth
Film Handler

Posts: 1
From: laGrange Park, IL
Registered: Apr 2015

posted 10-09-2016 02:39 PM

I'm restoring an old Simplex XL for display in the theater where it was in service for over 60 years. The serial number is XL-2016. Can anyone determain the vintage from that? It also has on the same nameplate "PR-1004". Thanks.

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Will Kutler
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1506
From: Tucson, AZ, USA
Registered: Feb 2001

posted 10-09-2016 06:09 PM

Circa 1950-1951.

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