Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html