LEICA LEITZ IIIC CIVILIAN GREY PAINT CAMERA +50MM F2 SUMMITAR LENS RARE CLEAN!

Description: DescriptionCamera Serial #387893Made in Wetzlar, Germany 1941 - 194250mm f2.0 SummitarLens Serial #859941Made in Wetzlar, Germany 1939Chrome finishPost War example with small step under the A-R leverNon-military, Civilian Grey paint finishMatching GREY Vulcanite covering.These are very interesting, beautiful and rare cameras.Most IIIC Grey cameras are either K or WH cameras/lensesThis is essentially a POST WAR camera, after the war was over and these cameras were not designated or marked for the German Army, they were sold UNMARKED.They are in every respect a MILITARY camera but unmarked!RARE and BEAUTIFUL.Leica did the same with the KE-7a as most were marked for the US ARMY and some Civilian cameras were later sold unmarked.The Grey paint is wonderful, RARE, beautiful and a piece of history.Very attractive and stunning match with the chrome knobs, levers and lens.One of the most attractive Barnack LTM cameras made in my humble opinionUndervalued, historic, RARE and beautiful!DetailsBuilt in 50mm viewfinderSpeeds B, 1" - 1/10007 elements in 4 groupsAperture range f2 - f16Cat No. LOOHWIncludesLeica 50mm Summitar f2 lensFront lens capTake up spoolCosmetics 9+/10No ding, dents, scratches or major marksTop plate and body in attractive "brassed" Gey paint finishNICE RED marking on the shutter speed dial 1/30 and slow speed dial 1/30 to add that little bit extra NICE touch! Beautiful condition overall and very well kept.In collectors condition and Mechanics 9+/10Shutter speeds are working accuratelyRangefinder working well and camera functions are working well also.Optics 9+/10Viewfinder is bright and cleanNo fungus, or scratchesRangefinder is cleanThe lens has very minor haze around the edge of the rear elementA very attractive camera with a great history. If this camera could speak, what did it see at that time and where did go.As paint cameras are RARE, IIIC black sell for well over $15,000, for me the GREY is more attractive and in line with the times with the Military connection.Looks stunning with the Patina, grey body and chrome highlight on the levers, knobs and highlighted parts throughout.A pleasure to have and enjoy this RARE Civilian, unmarked Military camera and lens combination Setadel Studios has been selling photographic equipment for over 20+ years. Working with eBay as well as online sales via our website and in store is always welcome. 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Price: 3495 USD

Location: Toronto, Ontario

End Time: 2024-10-11T18:44:25.000Z

Shipping Cost: 65 USD