{"product_id":"leica-leitz-m3-early-black-paint-igemo-rangefinder-camera-body-959427-rare","title":"LEICA LEITZ M3 EARLY BLACK PAINT IGEMO RANGEFINDER CAMERA BODY #959427 RARE!","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Serial #959427\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Made in Germany, 1959\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in a small batch of 100 black paint cameras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st Batch of black M3 ever made Serial # 959401 - 959500 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-All original black paint camera, with no paint touch ups, 100% original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Nicely brassed with great patina and bubbling in the paint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Correct EARLY black paint brass early RABBIT EAR strap lugs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack paint Lens release guard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare1000 ASA black paint back door, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003ePainted LONG R rewind engage levers specific to the M3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Silent return Single Stroke film advance lever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Rare all black base plate; black base plate lever locking tab and black paint tripod threads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eEven the proper and hard to find black paint body cap and inner film spool. WOW!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSPECTACULAR patina, great untouched and beautiful camera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThese are VERY RARE and if the counter was black paint it would be x4-5 the price\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are looking for a fine example of an early black paint M3, THIS IS IT!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-50\/90\/135mm frame lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Shutter speeds B, 1 - 1\/1000s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Cat No. 10150\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Body cap ( rare black finish inside for proper black paint cameras )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-RARE black paint M Take up spool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetics 9+\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fine condition, great patina original M3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust the way you would want.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo dents or signs of damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eA very small impression just above the viewfinder on the top plate very edge. Very minor and insignificant but it is there as anyone would want to know at this level of collectibility. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHONEST untouched patina!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e-Great bubble in the black paint and attractive brassing that you can look at and admire \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elimitlessly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eas I have with a loupe.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVERY NICE!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics 9+\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Shutter speeds are accurate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamera functions are working well and smooth advance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e( Advance, preview lever, curtain, rangefinder, etc. )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVERY NICE!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptics 9.5\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Viewfinder rangefinder is bright and clean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Rangefinder patch is nice and lots of contrast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVERY NICE!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat details and everything you want in a black paint M3 and even more special early feature black M3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA modest price for a TRULY RARE and legendary camera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Leica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50621653778618,"sku":"31628","price":89995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1245\/2879\/files\/1_b4f6bd69-971d-4993-9e0f-b25b9f624377.jpg?v=1790959275","url":"https:\/\/www.setadelstudios.com\/products\/leica-leitz-m3-early-black-paint-igemo-rangefinder-camera-body-959427-rare","provider":"Setadel Studios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}