Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Leica M3 Double Stroke Body and Four Lenses, Germany, c, 1955, no. 736428, the chrome double stroke body, Summicron 5cm f/2.0 lens and Leica meter MC, with three Canon lenses in Leica M mount, a 35mm f/1.8 with Leitz viewfinder, a Serenar 85mm f/2, and a Serenar 135mm f/4, along with a leather bag and accessories.
Estimate $400-600
M3 body in very good condition except for small vulcanite loss around ASA dial on camera back. A small bag with the lot is labeled "Vulcanite from back of M3'. Diaphragm on Summicron is frozen. and front element has scratches. All lenses have cleaning marks.
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