[Leica] FS: IIIf BD and 50mm f/2.8 Elmar LTM

[photo.forrest at earthlink.net (Philip Forrest)]

For sale is one Leica IIIf Black Dial camera body and one Leica 50mm f/2.8 
Elmar lens.

Camera is a user in very good condition. According to the serial number the 
body dates from 1951.
There is a bit of very slight pitting of the chrome plating on the top
plate. A very small cosmetic dent/scratch is right above the rangefinder
eyepiece. None of these issues affects performance of the camera. 
The body was serviced by Youxin Ye in Boston a few months ago. Youxin
replaced the shutter curtains, replaced the beamsplitter in the
rangefinder with a new one and CLA'd the body. It's in top shape now
for a user Leica Barnack body. The shutter is a bit louder than other
screwmount Leicas but it's not obviously noisy. $400 (body only)

Also for sale is a 50mm f/2.8 Elmar collapsible Leica thread mount lens.
The elements are scratch and coating mark free. This is a blue-coated lens 
dating from about 1957.
The glass is very clear but has some dust and a few small spots
internally. The mechanical collapsing barrel locks into place very securely 
with no
play in the optical group. Cosmetically, the lens is in excellent
condition. No brassing or scratches anywhere on the chrome. This is an
excellent all-round lens that still delivers outstanding images today.
$300 (lens only) $675 takes both camera and lens, shipping included.

I prefer local sales in the Philadelphia area. I will ship to the
continental US. Outside CONUS, buyer pays shipping and insurance fees.
Photos available later upon request. 

Thanks all,
Phil Forrest