M3 Prototype

extremely rare M3 prototype, approx.65 of these were produced as test cameras in 1952/53 - very very few have survived. The camera is in perfect working condition and all details are original including film advance lever, external frame counter, early speed dial, shape of selftimer, reversed direction rewind knob, backdoor with film marker punch and ceramic pressure plate. The cameras nos. 005, 0041, 0043 and 0056 are illustrated in Lager vol.I, p.173-175. This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire one of the most important cameras in Leica's history.