Leica M3 black paint First Batch / Long Strap Lugs *

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Product number: A01748
Starting Price €70,000
Estimate €140,000 – 160,000
serial number : 959420
Condition : B/A
Manufacture Year : 1959
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Leica M3 black paint First Batch / Long Strap Lugs *

Sought-after, early M3 black paint from the first official production batch, showing the early desirable features like the long strap lugs or all-black base plate, in excellent condition with attractive patina, with matching 1959 black paint / brass mount Summicron 2/5cm no.1587365. The camera was delivered to Brandt, Sweden, on 31.12.1959, the lens on 27.07.1959 to the same location.

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