LEICA LEITZ M3 DS IGEMO 10150 BETRIEBSK #1081 INTERNAL CHROME CAMERA BODY RARE!
Description
Serial #1081
Extremely rare Betriebsk version M3
This is an early post 750000, pre 850000 M3 body
Preview lever example
Early Buddha ears strap lugs
Double stroke example with older style shutter speeds
200 ASA back door with rare ball bearing locks
These were made for internal use in the Leica Wetzlar factory ONLY
Never sold to the public, these Betriebsk examples rarely ever show up for sale
Internal reference serial #1081
All original unopened camera with "L" seal intact
Serial #1081
Extremely rare Betriebsk version M3
This is an early post 750000, pre 850000 M3 body
Preview lever example
Early Buddha ears strap lugs
Double stroke example with older style shutter speeds
200 ASA back door with rare ball bearing locks
These were made for internal use in the Leica Wetzlar factory ONLY
Never sold to the public, these Betriebsk examples rarely ever show up for sale
Internal reference serial #1081
All original unopened camera with "L" seal intact
This is a RARE camera. All proper and untouched.
Has the BETRIEBSK. 1081 on the inner chassis
Details
Rare Betriebsk INTERNAL USE ONLY example
Double stroke M3 design
0.91x viewfinder
Cat No.10150(IGEMO)
Includes
Take up spool
Body cap
Cosmetically 8/10
No dings, dents or major marks
Top plate ha a few bright marks but still overall clean
Bottom plate has bright marks
Leatherette is all intact and very nice
Lugs are clean
Leatherette is all intact and very nice
Lugs are clean
A clean example considering these were internal test or experimental camera for the factory workers.
NICE!
Mechanics 7.5/10
The shutter speeds are working except for the slow speeds.
Preview lever is stiff, needs service
There is a small fleck of what looks like glass in the bottom right corner of the 50mm frame lines
Optics 9/10
Viewfinder/rangefinder is bright and clean
No fog, haze, scratches or separation
A RARE opportunity to own a piece of history.
Mechanics 7.5/10
The shutter speeds are working except for the slow speeds.
Preview lever is stiff, needs service
There is a small fleck of what looks like glass in the bottom right corner of the 50mm frame lines
Optics 9/10
Viewfinder/rangefinder is bright and clean
No fog, haze, scratches or separation
A RARE opportunity to own a piece of history.
This one is particularly nice as it has all the proper untouched details and the matching inscription on the chassis #1081
Almost never offered and spectacular.
A fine example and a must for any collector or enthusiast.