Leica IIIc K Grey W.H.
Startpreis
6.000 €
Gebote: 0
12.000 – 14.000 €
Versandnformation
An original Leica IIIc K grey W.H., a rare wartime variant of the classic screw-mount Leica IIIc. The suffix “K” (for Kältefest, indicating ball bearings in the shutter and film transport for improved cold-weather performance) and the grey finish are characteristic features of this military production run made between roughly 1940 and 1944.
This particular example is engraved “W.H.” (Wehrmacht-Heer) on the top plate, denoting delivery to the German Army procurement service, and retains the unusual fiducial point markings at the film plane visible when the shutter is open — a factory-applied reference system used on only a small number of wartime Leica bodies for measurement or indexing purposes. These fiducial points divide the long dimension of the 24×36 mm format and are seldom preserved intact, as they were often removed in service or afterwards.
The camera is presented in original grey painted finish with matching grey vulcanite, white “K” on the shutter curtain, and overall strong condition consistent with careful preservation. All mechanical functions operate properly, and the rangefinder and viewfinder remain clear. It comes with a matching W.H. Elmar 3.5/5cm no.593652.
A compelling and historically significant variant of the Leica IIIc family, notable for its military provenance, distinctive technical features, and rarity among wartime Leica production.