LEICA LEITZ M3 DS CHROME RANGEFINDER CAMERA BODY 1954 VERY EARLY SN. # 700151
Description
-Serial #700151
-This is an extremely early production first started in 1954 with the
serial number 700001
-This is number 151
-Extremely rare and hard to find M3 that features all the characteristics of the first batch of M3s including the rabbit ear lugs, glass pressure plate, and early shutter speed dial found on the first few hundred released M3s
-Ball bearing lock back door
-Double stroke film advance lever example
-Serial #700151
-This is an extremely early production first started in 1954 with the
serial number 700001
-This is number 151
-Extremely rare and hard to find M3 that features all the characteristics of the first batch of M3s including the rabbit ear lugs, glass pressure plate, and early shutter speed dial found on the first few hundred released M3s
-Ball bearing lock back door
-Double stroke film advance lever example
200 ASA back door
4 screws to hold the top plate
EARLY FILM TRACK ( which is on the first 600 M3 cameras only )
and the matching # Chasis inside, untouched, all original
Details
-No film preview lever
-50/90/135mm frame lines
-Cat No. 10150
Includes
-Body cap
-Take up spool
Cosmetics 8+/10
-No dents or signs of abuse
-Top and bottom plate is clean overall with regular signs of use but nice
-Leatherette is all intact
-Lugs show signs of use
Mechanics 9/10
-Shutter speeds are accurate
-All camera functions are working well
-Shutter curtain is light leak free
Optics 9/10
-Viewfinder/rangefinder is bright and clean
-Very minor signs of haze
Details
-No film preview lever
-50/90/135mm frame lines
-Cat No. 10150
Includes
-Body cap
-Take up spool
Cosmetics 8+/10
-No dents or signs of abuse
-Top and bottom plate is clean overall with regular signs of use but nice
-Leatherette is all intact
-Lugs show signs of use
Mechanics 9/10
-Shutter speeds are accurate
-All camera functions are working well
-Shutter curtain is light leak free
Optics 9/10
-Viewfinder/rangefinder is bright and clean
-Very minor signs of haze
A very rare and early camera
Nice to have in this condition, all original, untouched and proper
Matching chases, film track and all the original feature
Pretty and clean.
These early cameras are very sought after. Even so the early M3 corner angle camera that sell for multiple times this.
Recently a Corner M3 sold for over $45000 and a double corner camera for over $150,0000 with later serial # than this one
These are historic and very important
The earlier the better and this is a magnificent example with a great # at a great price
A sure investment and a pleasure to have and enjoy!