M3 chrome *

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Estimate
€40,000 – 50,000

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serial number

700045

Condition

B+

Manufacture Year

1954

Product number

AI_28_32361

Extremely early Leica M3 - the serial production started with serial no.700001, one of approximately 100 cameras with double corner on the top plate, in 100% original condition, shutter crate engraved '700045', in perfect working order, with very early screw mount 5cm Summicron f/2 lens no.920879 from the first batch (1953) with bayonet adaptor, in fine condition (cap) and early carrying case, original instructions from 1954 and a red velvet maker's box