Leitz Auction
Leica M3 chrome ELC Midland Canada *
Schätzpreis
55.000 – 60.000,00 €
55.000 – 60.000,00 €
Dieses Los unterliegt der Umsatzsteuer in gesetzlicher Höhe des jeweiligen Bestimmungslandes auf Hammerpreis und Premium (Vollbesteuerung), sofern es in der EU verbleibt
Versandkategorie B
Versandnformation
Vorabgebote können ab dem
29. Oktober platziert werden.
29. Oktober platziert werden.
Seriennummer
951999
Jahr
1959
Zustand
A-
Produktnummer
A03933
A very rare Leica M3 in beautiful, near-mint condition, produced in Canada and engraved “Ernst Leitz Canada Limited Midland Ontario” on the top plate.
Usually, Leica M cameras assembled in Canada were fitted with top plates originating from Wetzlar production. Only a handful of examples are known with the distinctive Leitz Canada engraving, apparently produced as special samples.
Interestingly, the Leica delivery records show blank entries for the corresponding cameras, while the entire archive page is marked “Reserviert für ELC” (“reserved for ELC”), further supporting their special status within the Canadian production.
The camera comes with the matching “Midland” Summarit 1.5/5cm no. 1418441 and the correct XOONS lens hood.
Usually, Leica M cameras assembled in Canada were fitted with top plates originating from Wetzlar production. Only a handful of examples are known with the distinctive Leitz Canada engraving, apparently produced as special samples.
Interestingly, the Leica delivery records show blank entries for the corresponding cameras, while the entire archive page is marked “Reserviert für ELC” (“reserved for ELC”), further supporting their special status within the Canadian production.
The camera comes with the matching “Midland” Summarit 1.5/5cm no. 1418441 and the correct XOONS lens hood.