M3 chrome Double Stroke 'Leica-Technik' outfit

Hammer Price
€360,000
incl. Buyer's Premium

Estimate
€150,000 – 200,000

This item is subject to margin scheme taxation and the premium is 24% if it remains in the EU. For shipments to a third country (outside the EU), the premium is 20%.

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serial number

700051

Condition

B+

Manufacture Year

1953

Product number

AI_24_27264

fantastic outfit including very early M3 body no.700051 in beautiful, original condition, all early features including corner on top plate, engraved 'Leica Technik 53' on rear of top plate, with 3 prototype lenses: rigid Summicron 2/50 no.000345, M3 Summicron 2/35 no.000263, Elmarit 2.8/90 no.000270 (all prototype lenses in fine condition with caps) - this was the personal camera outfit of Theo Kisselbach, directly purchased by the current owner in 1966, including the original Leitz factory invoices for M3, Summicron 2/35mm and Elmarit 2.8/90mm !