Leica III Black w/ 5cm f/2 Summar Nickel in Case [148234]

Condition

Mechanical: The shutter curtains are light-tight, the take-up spool present and the wind is smooth. Focus is smooth. All shutter speeds are accurate. Fast speeds are not capping.

Optical: The rangefinder is bright and aligned. Both the viewfinder and rangefinder windows are clean and clear. The lens has an above average amout of cleaning marks to the front element, which is quite common on copies of the Summar. There are some optical bubbles in the rear element. Otherwise clean, and should shoot fine.

Cosmetic: In a well-used, but acceptable, condition considering the camera's age. There is paint loss all over the body, the bottom plate has a few light marks and there are a few minor dings on the body. The vulcanite is all intact.

Electronic: N/A

Additional Information

Nickel fittings. Comes with the original leather case.

Production Year

c.1934

Serial Numbers

Body: 148234

Lens: 186766