Leitz Auction
Starting Price €1,000
Total bids: 0
Estimate
€2,000 – 2,400
€2,000 – 2,400
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%.
serial number
423616
Condition
A/B
Manufacture Year
1948
Product number
A03951
Very rare Leica IIIc with original serial number painted red, Leica archives show that a batch of 100 cameras, nos.423606-423705, were delivered to Eucom Exchange (provider for US military personnel and government civilian in Germany after WWII) with a requested red serial number, the reason why is still unknown, the camera is in close to mint condition, some light signs of wear can be seen on top and bottom plate, delivered on 13.02.1948, note the 'open-auf' and 'close-zu' engraved, with meter scale Summitar 2/5cm no.603178 (front lens cap).