[Leica] how to verificate a real/fake IIc leica

[Thinkofcole at aol.com (Thinkofcole@aol.com)]

Ruben, it looks to me as a genuine Leica II, with a few items worth  
mentioning.  
 (1), there is a tiny screw on the front, left side, which does not  appear 
on the Leica II photos I've studied. 
(2) there is what looks like a flash connector on the top plate, which  
might 
have been added after purchase. 
(3) there is a circular bushing that is missing on the left finder window. 
(4) the vulcanite covering on the circular spot where slow speeds were  
added 
in later models does not appear in your photo to be original. 
 If I were offering it and was convinced it was genuine, I would sell  it as 
a Leica II but without the Fed lens so that it would not confuse potential  
buyers. I would also list the Fed lens separately...
If you know the Leica, you almost certainly can spot a fake. Very, very few  
fakes have the beautiful workmanship and finish that the Leica has always 
had. 
 If it looks rough and poorly made, poorly machined, it's a fake. If its 
feels  great, looks great and is beautifully made, it probably is the real 
thing. 
I hope this helps...regards and saludos, bob cole