Identification Help: Vintage 8mm Projector

[Min young Park]

Hi everyone,

I’m working at a film archive in South Korea, and we are currently collecting vintage motion picture equipment.

We recently acquired this projector, but the manufacturer's nameplate is missing. Here are a few details:

- Lamp Spec: It has a label saying "USE DCA LAMP ONLY."
- Potential Model: We suspect it might be a Bell & Howell (possibly 256 series) or a DeJur, but we aren't certain.

Does anyone recognize this specific model?
We would love to identify it for our collection records and find any related technical manuals.
Thank you!

Minyoung Park

[Ed Gordon]

It sure looks like a Bell and Howell

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Bell & Howell
Projector
Model 253 AK
USA

[Juergen Kellermann]

You could try the super8data website...

https://super8database.com/brands

[Min young Park]

It sure looks like a Bell and Howell

image.png
Bell & Howell
Projector
Model 253 AK
USA

Thank for the comment!
It sure looks like a Bell and Howell 253, as you said.
I'm looking into their 8mm lineups to find the exact match. Appreciate the help!

[Min young Park]

You could try the super8data website...
https://super8database.com/brands

Thanks for the link!This database is a fantastic resource for any film archivist.
I'll definitely spend some time cross-referencing our equipment there. Much appreciated!