Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Good luck Jim Shulman wrote: >Probably TOO nice to consider as a user camera, but I'd rather offer it >HERE first before it goes to the wolves of the AUCTION SITE. > >Leica M3, serial number 738,572, which puts it in the first batch of >1955. Condition EX/EX+. Has the markings expected for a very early >production example: slot mark in rewind crank, original DS, no preview >lever, etc. Camera is extremely clean, with only SLIGHT marks on top >plate from a meter. Vulcanite gorgeous. Original "L" seal intact. >Camera fires properly, sounds great at various speeds. Original leather >case in excellent condition. Summicron 50 in beautiful shape (best I've >ever seen), with Summicron front cap. Only some slight marks visible >when held up to light. Includes original red felt box. From general >appearances, I doubt this was used more than a few times. > >This came from the original owner in the Reading, PA area. The camera >was given to the Berks County Historical Society for fundraising--but it >was too pristine (and specialized) to include in their general auction >this October. Thus I'm offering it, on the Historical Society's behalf, >to Leica specialists. Price is $2000 for camera, lens, cap, case, and >box--plus shipping. > >If interested, contact me offline at garcia@chesco.com > >Much thanks, >Jim Shulman >Bryn Mawr, PA > > >-- >To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html