LEICA LEITZ I MODEL A BLACK PAINT CAMERA +50MM ELMAR LENS MUSHROOM BUTTON #10455
Description
-Serial #10455
-Early serial number
-Black paint/nickel finish
-Made in 1928 in Wetzlar, Germany
-Rare early Leica I (Model A) hockey stick style 11 oclock infinity focus lock
Meter focusing and nickel highlights knobs, lens and levers
A 5 digit serial number camera with a desirable MUSHROOM BUTTON release.
Rare and NICE!
Details
-Built-in Elmar 50mm f3.5 lens
-Hockey stick infinity focus lock
-Black paint/nickel finish
-Cat No. LEOMU
Includes
-50mm Elmar f3.5 lens
-Take up spool
Cosmetics 8.5+/10
-No dings or dents on body
The leatherette is all intact and clean. VERY NICE!
-Small crack in leatherette under the lens
-Minor brassing but nice overall!
A very pretty camera considering
Mechanics 7.5/10
-Shutter sounds a little off, may need service
-Shutter advance knob is a little stiff
-All other camera functions are working normally
-Focusing is smooth
-Aperture is smooth, but stiff
Optics 8+/10
-Viewfinder is clean and clear
-No fungus, separation or scratches in the lens
A nice example of an all time classic.
Leica Ia hockey stick camera with the early mushroom release
Nice to have the early features and original with the short film advance knob and tighter knurling, Shorter lens ( Elmax design )
A fine example, rare and hard to find
A pleasure to have and enjoy!