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Mechanics 9+/10
-Shutter speeds are accurate
-Shutter curtain shows signs of repair
-Shutter speeds are accurate
Optics 9+/10
-Viewfinder/rangefinder is bright and clean
-No fog, fungus, separation or scratches
A very rare and early camera
Nice to have in this condition with all the nice early features and characteristics
Pretty and clean.
A sure investment as these VERY early cameras are going higher and higher in price as more collectors understand the unique features and qualities of these very early M cameras
LEICA LEITZ M3 DS CHROME RANGEFINDER CAMERA BODY 1954 VERY EARLY SN. # 701026
$3,995.00
Product SKU: 31605
Description
-Serial #701026
-This is an extremely early production first started in 1954 with the
serial number 700001
-Extremely rare and hard to find M3 that features all the characteristics of the first batch of M3s including the rabbit ear lugs, glass pressure plate, and early shutter speed dial
-Ball bearing lock back door
-Double stroke film advance lever example
200 ASA back door
-Serial #701026
-This is an extremely early production first started in 1954 with the
serial number 700001
-Extremely rare and hard to find M3 that features all the characteristics of the first batch of M3s including the rabbit ear lugs, glass pressure plate, and early shutter speed dial
-Ball bearing lock back door
-Double stroke film advance lever example
200 ASA back door
Smaller eye piece ( 2pc glass with rope seal )
4 screws to hold the top plate
4 screws to hold the top plate
4 screws to hold the lens mount in place ( without any wax seal )
Thinner inner shaft on the film spool rewind knob
NO preview lever!
Proper M3 larger NIB inner base plate
and the matching # Chasis inside
The camera was serviced and given a new leather body cover ( replaced )
Everything else
Details
-50/90/135mm frame lines
-Cat No. 10150
Includes
-Body cap
-Take up spool
Cosmetics 8/10
-No dents or signs of abuse
-Top plate where the serial # and engravings are very clean
Details
-50/90/135mm frame lines
-Cat No. 10150
Includes
-Body cap
-Take up spool
Cosmetics 8/10
-No dents or signs of abuse
-Top plate where the serial # and engravings are very clean
Base plate shows some use
-Small impression on back of top plate
-Leatherette is all intact - replaced
-Lugs show signs of use
-Small impression on back of top plate
-Leatherette is all intact - replaced
-Lugs show signs of use
Mechanics 9+/10
-Shutter speeds are accurate
-Shutter curtain shows signs of repair
-Shutter speeds are accurate
Optics 9+/10
-Viewfinder/rangefinder is bright and clean
-No fog, fungus, separation or scratches
A very rare and early camera
Nice to have in this condition with all the nice early features and characteristics
Pretty and clean.
A sure investment as these VERY early cameras are going higher and higher in price as more collectors understand the unique features and qualities of these very early M cameras
A pleasure to have and enjoy!