[Leica] FS: Leica IIIC with 50/2 Summitar.

["Mark Hammons" <astair@ix.netcom.com>]

After just having joined the LUG and been told that 
Fridays are "for sale" days, I would like to offer to the
list the following camera and lens.

Leica IIIC - Serial # 4276xx ( 1946/1947 )
Camera is in EX+ to Mint- condition.  All parts of the camera
EXCEPT the baseplate are essentially MINT-.  The baseplate is
in EX+ condition.  The Vulcanite (covering) is PERFECT.
Absolutely NO pitting -- this was NOT one of the IIIc's that had
chrome problems.  Mechanically camera is fine from what I
can tell (shutter speeds sound progressive -- slow speeds
seem accurate).  The viewfinder is plenty bright for a SM
camera but all SM cameras are less bright than M models (for
those of you never using a SM model)

Summitar 50mm F2 lens #6609xx ( 1948 )
Lens is in EX+ to Mint- condition also.  Chrome is beautiful.
Typical lines on extension tube portion of lens body but not
worn through to brass at all -- its all still chromed.  Glass has
no scratches I have detected.  Per recent threads, there are
a few tiny bubbles in the glass ( what, not "tiny bubbles in the wine" :-)).
But this IS typical of older screwmount lenses -- I have another
Summitar and a screw mount Summicron with these bubbles.
Focusing, Extension are smooth but not loose.  Aperture control
is also smooth but no loose.  Lens also comes with a Leica front
(chrome) cap.

I would like to sell camera and lens together.

My asking price is:

$650 + shipping.


I live in the Dallas, TX area.

Please e-mail to me privately at:

astair@ix.netcom.com


Thanks,


Mark Hammons

LHSA Member