LEICA M4-2 GOLD JAHRE M 10420 CAMERA OUTFIT +50MM 1.4 SUMMILUX LENS +BOX +PAPERS
Description
Camera body serial #1527547
Lens serial #2822190
Limited edition #100-0442
Limited edition 100 year anniversary camera celebrating 100th birthday of Oskar Barnack (the creator of the 35mm
film format camera as we know it today)
Released in 1979/80
Only 1000 examples were ever made
Details
Real 24kt gold plating down to the last detail
Features a unique snake skin leatherette uncommon to the M4-2 cameras
Limited edition anniversary gold plated M4-2
Cat No. 10420
Includes
Matching 24kt gold Leica 50mm Summilux f1.4 lens
Matching serial number paperwork
(Missing lens cap +shade)
Wooden display box
Cosmetics 9+/10
No dings, dents or major marks
Small bright mark on top plate and minor rubbing form the shade on the Lens but overall in MINT condition
Mechanics 8.5+/10*
Aperture clicks are crisp
Focus is smooth, very slight stiffness
Slow shutter speeds are a little off -Intermittently slow
Camera body serial #1527547
Lens serial #2822190
Limited edition #100-0442
Limited edition 100 year anniversary camera celebrating 100th birthday of Oskar Barnack (the creator of the 35mm
film format camera as we know it today)
Released in 1979/80
Only 1000 examples were ever made
Details
Real 24kt gold plating down to the last detail
Features a unique snake skin leatherette uncommon to the M4-2 cameras
Limited edition anniversary gold plated M4-2
Cat No. 10420
Includes
Matching 24kt gold Leica 50mm Summilux f1.4 lens
Matching serial number paperwork
(Missing lens cap +shade)
Wooden display box
Cosmetics 9+/10
No dings, dents or major marks
Small bright mark on top plate and minor rubbing form the shade on the Lens but overall in MINT condition
Mechanics 8.5+/10*
Aperture clicks are crisp
Focus is smooth, very slight stiffness
Slow shutter speeds are a little off -Intermittently slow
Never serviced and untouched, unused condition!
Optics 8+/10
Rangefinder/viewfinder has a little haze
No fungus, scratches or separation in the lens
Very very minor haze in the lens - insignificant considering this set has never been used and untouched condition!
A very attractive set.
Optics 8+/10
Rangefinder/viewfinder has a little haze
No fungus, scratches or separation in the lens
Very very minor haze in the lens - insignificant considering this set has never been used and untouched condition!
A very attractive set.
An eye catcher and a must to have for any collector or enthusiast.
Undervalued as a regular production M4-2 is $1500+ and the lens is $2500+
so there is a very small premium for the gold finish, special limited run
A classic and a sure bet investment.
A classic and a sure bet investment.
A pleasure to have and enjoy.