LEICA M3 10150 IGEMO SINGLE STROKE SS NO GUARD CHROME CAMERA LATE #1156733 +BOX
Description
-Serial #1156733
-Made in Wetzlar, Germany in 1966
-Desirable last version variation of the M3 before being totally discontinued
-Rare last version "No Guard" version M3; only the last few batches of M3
had this unique feature ( NO LENS GUARD around the lens release button as they used a totally different camera housing )
-Highly desired by both users and collectors alike
-Single stroke operation with long arm film advance, later standardized speeds, 1300 ASA back door, andround lugs
-Silver chrome finish
Details
-Late Sn. "No Guard" version
-0.91x viewfinder
-50/90/135mm frame lines
-Cat No. 10150 (IGEMO)
Includes
-Body cap
-Brown Leather Ever Ready Case
-Later period correct red and white box
Cosmetics 8/10
-Serial #1156733
-Made in Wetzlar, Germany in 1966
-Desirable last version variation of the M3 before being totally discontinued
-Rare last version "No Guard" version M3; only the last few batches of M3
had this unique feature ( NO LENS GUARD around the lens release button as they used a totally different camera housing )
-Highly desired by both users and collectors alike
-Single stroke operation with long arm film advance, later standardized speeds, 1300 ASA back door, andround lugs
-Silver chrome finish
Details
-Late Sn. "No Guard" version
-0.91x viewfinder
-50/90/135mm frame lines
-Cat No. 10150 (IGEMO)
Includes
-Body cap
-Brown Leather Ever Ready Case
-Later period correct red and white box
Cosmetics 8/10
-No dings, dents, scratches or major marks
-Strap lugs are clean
-Leatherette is intact, no missing pieces, no replacement
-The top plate has some bright marks but nice overall
-Strap lugs are clean
-Leatherette is intact, no missing pieces, no replacement
-The top plate has some bright marks but nice overall
-The base plate does have bright marks from the case
Used but clean overall
Mechanics 9/10
-Shutter speeds are accurate
-All camera functions are working normally
Optics 9/10
-All camera functions are working normally
Optics 9/10
-Viewfinder/rangefinder is bright and clean
-No fog/haze, fungus, separation or scratches
These are getting very hard to find. RARE late NO GUARD.
-No fog/haze, fungus, separation or scratches
These are getting very hard to find. RARE late NO GUARD.
I have one a months ago which I sold quickly for over $3000
The last one before that was in 2020 so these dont come up that often
Nice to have working well and a great deal considering.
Spectacular, LATE # RARE NO GUARD!
A pleasure to have and enjoy!
Nice to have working well and a great deal considering.
Spectacular, LATE # RARE NO GUARD!
A pleasure to have and enjoy!