[Leica] FS: modernized M3's, one chrome, one black

[ausdlk at swbell.net (David Keenan)]

Two custom updated Leica M3 cameras for sale. 

This posting is similar to the one I posted last Friday but reflect lower 
asking 
prices since I am not including the Luigi leather case/strap nor the 
matching 
Voigtlander VC II light meter with each this time.

See photos here: http://www.david-keenan.com/m3_closeup

(1)

Chrome SN: 745582 Originally made in 1955

This double-stroke M3 has been throughly modernized:

-- an M4 style film take up and frame counter reset system installed
???(no more removing spool to load film)
-- new spotless top (new old stock part from Leica w/o serial number)
-- both flash sockets replaced with modern PC style (plastic plugs incl.)
-- ASA 1300 back door
-- plastic eyeglass protector on viewfinder
-- CLA'd at DAG in 2004

Camera is spotless except for small ding in bottom plate and a out-of-round
strap eyelet -- both completely invisible when in a case. Mechanically
perfect; viewfinder bright and clear.

This is a unique and beautiful shooter and better than new.

$1500

(2)

Black SN: 853074 Originally made in 1956

This M3 has been painted black and throughly modernized:

-- converted to single stroke
-- black paint finish; Leica script on top plate in red, SN and all other
???text in white
-- an Leica quick load system installed
-- perfect "new" old top installed prior to painting (bearing a 1xxxxxx
???range serial #)
-- both flash sockets replaced with modern PC style (plastic plugs incl.)
-- ASA 1300 back door
-- plastic eyeglass protector on viewfinder
-- CLA'd at CRR - Luton in 2005

Camera is spotless except for small a surface rub mark in the paint on the
back immediately beneath the film advance lever that's practically invisible 
if
you don't know it's there. Mechanically perfect; viewfinder bright and clear.

This, too, is a unique and beautiful shooter made even more prestigious
by being black paint.

$1900

Contact me off list for photos and history of each camera if you are 
interested.
In both cases, my asking prices are less than what I have invested in them 
but
I think represent their fair market values.
?
Dave.
-- 
David Keenan, ausdlk@swbell.net on 1/13/2006
Member LHSA