Bolsey 35 Model B: does anybody know much about these?

[Treymac]

Hey guys. I just bought a Bolsey 35 Model B. I've figured it out, but one thing. The aperture is staying open, so I can't take any pictures. It's almost like it needs to be cocked or something. When I press the shutter release, nothing happens. I've read the manual and it doesn't say anything about having to cock the shutter (actually the B2 manual).

So does anybody know why it's staying open? When I bought it, the guy had no idea how to use it, but he did manage to fire off the shutter. But now that I'm home, I have no idea.

Thanks.

 

[benjiboy]

http://www.photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/index-frameset.html?BolseyB2.html~mainFrame You probably need to try it with a film in it, maybe the wind on mechanism cocks the shutter, and the aperture will have to be set manually