Lot Essay
This camera is from the first batch of Leica M3 cameras made in 1954 numbered from 700000-710000 and within the first 800 made. This example features the red slotted film rewind knob.
Details
E. LEITZ, Wetzlar
A 35mm. double wind Leica M3 camera no. 700201 with a leitz, Canada Summilux f/1.4 35mm. lens no. 1730851, black-crackle finish spectacles and lenshood, in maker's leather ever ready case.
A 35mm. double wind Leica M3 camera no. 700201 with a leitz, Canada Summilux f/1.4 35mm. lens no. 1730851, black-crackle finish spectacles and lenshood, in maker's leather ever ready case.
Literature
Hasbroeck (1983), Leica, p. 151.
Further details
See illustration