M3 'Prototyp'

extremely rare M3 prototype (pre-series), 65 of these were produced as test cameras in 1952/53 - very few have survived. The camera is in beautiful and 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. It comes with dual-lever prototype Summicron 2/5cm no.920022 in perfect condition. Rare opportunity to acquire one of the most important cameras in Leica's history.