Lot Essay
From 1930, serial number batch no.s 34818-60000.
According to Leica Historica. Band I which gives detailed production figures for the Leica Luxus three examples were produced in 1931 with the serial numbers 48417, 48418 and 48419. A total of ninety-five examples were made from 1929-1931, although this figure has been questioned by some writers. This example conforms to known examples, and is further unusual in having the lens specifically matched to the body.
According to Leica Historica. Band I which gives detailed production figures for the Leica Luxus three examples were produced in 1931 with the serial numbers 48417, 48418 and 48419. A total of ninety-five examples were made from 1929-1931, although this figure has been questioned by some writers. This example conforms to known examples, and is further unusual in having the lens specifically matched to the body.