LEICA IIIC IIID LUFTWAFFEN EIGENTUM FL.No38079 CAMERA +50MM ELMAR VERY RARE
Description
-Serial #390446
-Serial #390446
FL.38079
-Very rare Luftwaffen-Eigentum
-Lens Serial# 571329
-Made in Germany 1943-1946 ( proper circa 1944 )
-Very rare Luftwaffen-Eigentum
-Lens Serial# 571329
-Made in Germany 1943-1946 ( proper circa 1944 )
This may be a UNIQUE and surly spectacular camera.
An original IIIC upgraded with an original Leica IIID self timer camera from the factory with the proper ADDITIONAL ring on timer arm along with the proper factory LUFFTWAFFEN EIGENTUM and FL.No38079 on the top plate
Body was delivered to the LUFTWAFFE in Berlin on March 7th, 1944 with delivery # 9913
A very special camera as it is maybe one of the only IIIC upgraded to a IIID cameras that will ever be marked with the Military markings.
This is original by Leica proper listing.
Incredible and a spectacular specimen of Leica history in so many respect.
With the IIIC upgrade, the special feature and rarity of the Leica IIID arm, Military history and marking LUFTWAFFEN this surly is a unique and very special camera!
Details
Speeds B, 1" - 1/1000
Built in 50mm viewfinder
Cat No. LOOHW
Includes
Leica Leitz 50mm f3.5 Elmar Lens +Cap
Cosmetics 9/10
-No dings, dents, scratches or major marks
-Lens body is also clean
-Leatherette is intact
Fantastic condition!
Mechanics 8.5/10
-Speeds are good and camera functions are working well
-Seltimer works but seems not to fire the camera
Mechanics 8.5/10
-Speeds are good and camera functions are working well
-Seltimer works but seems not to fire the camera
Focusing is smooth along with the aperture
Optics 9/10
-Viewfinder/rangefinder are clean
-The rangfinder patch clean
-The lens is surprisingly clean.
None of the usual haze
A superb camera in many respect.
Great condition and with the IIID timer, Luftwaffen Eigentum FLNo. marking, history and importance this is surely a must have for any serious collector or enthusiast.
Surely a unique camera that you don't want to miss out in your collection.
A real pleasure to have and enjoy!