Description
-Serial #1164857
THIS IS "THE" 9th last chrome M3 camera EVER MADE.

-Made in Wetzlar, Germany in the last batch of 20pc in 1967
-Desirable last version variation of the M3 before being totally discontinued
Last batch of 20pc made from # 1164846-1164865

This is the 9th last silver chrome M3 ever made.
Ironically I sold the very last M3 camera a many years ago # 1164865 to a very important client/collector
The first Leica M3 sold just a few months ago for nearly $4,000,000.00

A great value and historically important.
An incredible and RARE find.
The LAST BATCH 20pc are exceptionally hard to come by.
SPECTACULAR!

-Properly matched Summicron 50mm f2 ridged Serial #2234783
-Made in 1967 in Wetzlar, Germany. Very late last batch serial number
--Chrome finish
-Dual scale focus ring in Red and BlackMeters and feet
-Scalloped focusing ring
-Infinity focusing tab button

What an incredible find. I have seen only 3 other last batch of 20 cameras in nearly 30 years.
One in Hong Kong about 20 years ago which was not for sale
Another one in auction a few years ago which sold for nearly $40,000 also with a Summicron 50mm similar to this.
The last which I sold for nearly x10 what the one at auction sold for. 

These are spectacular to impossible to find as there are only 20pc and truly is a historic camera.

Details
-Late Sn. "No Guard" version
-0.91x viewfinder
-50/90/135mm frame lines
-Cat No. 10150 (IGEMO)
-Single stroke film advance operation
long arm film advance,
Later standardized shutter speeds,
1300 ASA back door,
Round lugs
-Silver chrome finish

-Aperture range: f2 - f16
-7 elements 4 groups
-45° angle of view
-E39 filter mount
-Cat No. 11818

Includes
-Body cap
-Take up spool
Later Red + white Leica M3 box
-Leica 50mm Rigid Summicron f2 version 1 Chrome lens
-Front lens caps

Cosmetics 8+/10
There are some marks on the top plate. 
-Overall nice but with some marks from the meter on the top plate
-Small slight impression under rewind knob and just along the edge above the serial # 
A clean camera overall with some use
The lens is in nice condition and clean overall

Mechanics 9+/10
Shutter speeds working normally
-All other camera functions are working normally
Rangefinder, preview, advance, etc. working well.

-Focusing ring is smooth
-Aperture clicks are crisp
-Infinity lock button is missing the top pusher. Easily replaced

Im selling this camera as it is without being touched for historic reasons.

Optics 9+/10
-Viewfinder/rangefinder is bright and clean
-No fog, fungus, haze or separation

Lens 8.5/10
-No fungus, separation or scratches
-Minor haze

I can not stress the historic importance of such a masterpiece camera that shaped the industry. 
Knows as THE FINEST RANGEFINDER CAMERA, if not THE FINEST CAMERA ever made.
RARE, SPECIAL, FANTASTIC and WONDERFUL
A must have for any collector or enthusiast