Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/29

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Subject: Re: [Leica] FS: VERY EARLY M3 with Collapsible Summicron 50.
From: Bill Satterfield <cwsat@istate.net>
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 14:31:34 -0500
References: <001101c24f89$bad9e070$0200a8c0@jim>

Good luck

Jim Shulman wrote:

>Probably TOO nice to consider as a user camera, but I'd rather offer it
>HERE first before it goes to the wolves of the AUCTION SITE.
>
>Leica M3, serial number 738,572, which puts it in the first batch of
>1955.  Condition EX/EX+. Has the markings expected for a very early
>production example: slot mark in rewind crank, original DS, no preview
>lever, etc.  Camera is extremely clean, with only SLIGHT marks on top
>plate from a meter. Vulcanite gorgeous. Original "L" seal intact.
>Camera fires properly, sounds great at various speeds.  Original leather
>case in excellent condition.  Summicron 50 in beautiful shape (best I've
>ever seen), with Summicron front cap. Only some slight marks visible
>when held up to light.  Includes original red felt box.  From general
>appearances, I doubt this was used more than a few times.
>
>This came from the original owner in the Reading, PA area.  The camera
>was given to the Berks County Historical Society for fundraising--but it
>was too pristine (and specialized) to include in their general auction
>this October.  Thus I'm offering it, on the Historical Society's behalf,
>to Leica specialists.  Price is $2000 for camera, lens, cap, case, and
>box--plus shipping.  
>
>If interested, contact me offline at garcia@chesco.com
>
>Much thanks,
>Jim Shulman
>Bryn Mawr, PA
>
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In reply to: Message from Jim Shulman <garcia@chesco.com> ([Leica] FS: VERY EARLY M3 with Collapsible Summicron 50.)