Leica IIIf black paint 'Swedish Army' the Second One *

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210

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€192,000
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Product number: AI_41_40640

Starting Price €30,000
Estimate €60,000 – 70,000

serial number : 822902
Condition : B/A
Manufacture Year : 1957

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Leica IIIf black paint 'Swedish Army' the Second One *

Only 100 IIIf cameras with special black painted Elmar 3.5/5cm were manufactured for the Swedish military in 1957, they were winterised to enable them to function in arctic conditions. The offered camera is the second one produced! A sidenote found in the control book in the Leica Archive confirms the batch 'Kamera no. 822901-823000 matt. schwarz'. It is in 100% original, never restored condition, with a beautiful patina around the edges, with matching black Elmar 3.5/5cm no.1427139. The IIIf black is not only one of the top collector's items but also one of the most attractive military Leica cameras ever made - this one, the second one made, is even more special.

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