Graflex 2773

A 3-cell flash handle used with vintage Graflex flashbulb systems and later repurposed in Star Wars prop builds

Overview

The Graflex 2773 is a 3-cell flash handle designed for use with flashbulb photography systems. Marketed as part of the Graflite series, it was supplied with top and bottom quick-locking clamps (Cat. No. 2771) and features a twin pin sync connector for solenoid triggering. Though originally a functional photographic accessory, it gained later recognition for its use in Star Wars prop replication, particularly in builds referencing the Holiday Special lightsaber. It is distinct from the Graflite Jr. (No. 2770) and compatible with extension tubes like No. 2774. Described in sales listings as "used" or "for parts," it remains a sought-after item among vintage camera and film prop collectors.

Specifications

Battery cells	3 cell
Included accessories	with clamps
Electrical use	parallel use
Sync connector type	twin pin
Reflector	includes a reflector
Mounting	single mounting clamp

Design

The Graflex 2773 was supplied with a set of top and bottom quick-locking clamps (Cat. No. 2771), and its strap brackets are standardized in size across similar models. It supports parallel battery configuration, delivering increased amperage for greater flash power without raising voltage.

Context

Referenced in builds of the Star Wars Holiday Special lightsaber, the Graflex 2773 has been used in cosplay and prop replication, including as part of the "Star Wars Graflex 2773 + Trooper" kit. It appears alongside models 2772 and 2774 in Graflex's catalog structure, with the 2774 serving as a 1-cell extension tube.

Market

Listings on Etsy and eBay have priced the Graflex 2773 between $57.65 and $230.00, with one unit selling for 105 USD. Units are often sold "as-is" with notes such as "might work, might not," and corrosion from old batteries is a noted issue requiring cleanup.