Late version of Leica M3 double strokes Model &
Early Single Stroke models in 1957~1959
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Case study on prices of Leica M3 standard production models .. cont...

INTERIM products during period between M3 Double Stroke and Single Stroke Models:- Here is an excellent representation on some of the LAST series of Leica M3 double stroke bodies produced. It came with a matching CF Summicron 1:2 f=5cm lens supplied with close focus attachment & cap; ever ready case and in a red maker's box . S/N 9190xx, approx. year of produce, 1958. It fetches a good premium at EUR 1.900,00*. As compare to an early Single Stroke M3, price variation is within few hundred EURO. It is an interesting comparison.

* NOTE;- Indicative price(s) herein this site were based original prices published on previous auction literature/references. Prices may vary according to gradual yearly premium, supply/demand equations, and/or other renewed valuation methods.


One of the LAST Leica M3 double stroke bodies produced and has almost rated mint condition body which was in perfect working/operating order. It came with a matching CF Summicron 2/5cm w/ close focus attachment & cap; everready case and in a red maker's b

Rear section view of a late  1958 double stroke Leica M3 rangefinder (RF) camera model

Illustration of top plate features on a late 1958 double stroke Leica M3 rangefinder (RF) camera model

Close view of a Summicron f=5cm 1:2 lens with close focus attachment unit on a 1958 double stroke Leica M3 rangefinder (RF) camera model

Leather camera case and original box of a  1958 double stroke Leica M3 rangefinder (RF) camera model



Early Leica M3 chrome Single Stroke Body S/N 8663XX, 1957

One typical model that fell between the interim period on official production of earlier double strokes and the revised Single-Stroke body. It didn't command a higher premium even though it was almost like the earliest Single Stroke M3 around, mainly due to a B/C rating on its condition. Further, by this period, most of the Leica M3 had incorporated with newer features.

Early Leica M3 chrome Single Stroke Body S/N 8663XX, 1957
Top plate on an early Leica M3 single stroke rangefinder camera model, 1957
Rear film back section on  an early Leica M3 single stroke rangefinder camera model, 1957


Leica M3 chrome Single Stroke Body S/N 98685XX, 1959

Here is a near mint single stroke M3 body with a rigid Summicron 2/5cm, supplied with original cap, ER case, instructions and maker's box - with almost similar package configuration, this 1959 M3 S/S model has a hammer price tag by Leicashop
® at EURO 1,680-00 which is slightly lower than the outfit featured at the top of this page.

Leica M3 chrome Single Stroke Body S/N 98685XX, 1959
Rear view of a 1959 single stroke M3 body
Rear view of a 1959 single stroke M3 body with a rigid Summicron 2/5cm, supplied with original cap, ER case, instructions and maker's box
Base plate of a 1959 M3 Single stroke
Rear view of a 1959 single stroke M3 body with a rigid Summicron 2/5cm, supplied with original cap, ER case, instructions and maker's box
Rigid Summicron 1:2 f=5cm standard lens for  LEICA M3 Single stroke body. 1959

* NOTE;- Indicative price(s) herein this site were based original prices published on previous auction literature/references. Prices may vary according to gradual yearly premium, supply/demand equations, and/or other renewed valuation methods.

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Visual Library on Leica M3 Prototype, 1952; Leica M3 Test model, 1953/4 | A photo showcase on early series of Leica M3 DS bodies:- Leica M3-700131 / M3-700170 / M3-700000/M3-70031x/M3-70051x | M3 double stroke chrome 1954~1957 bodies:- Part 1/Part 2/Part 3/Part 4; Leica M3 Single Stroke 1957~60/1961~66 | Leica M3 Black Paint:-1955/1958/1962~1964/66 / Case study on Prices | Leica M3 ELC, 1955/56

Other Leica M3 Variants:- Leica M3 chrome Leica-Technik 57 1954; Leica M3 GOLD Edition, 1956 | Leica M3 DS United Nation Edition, 1957 | Leica M3 Olive Bundeseigentum outfit 1957/ Olive Green Bundeseigentum outfit, 1959 (2 Parts) w/info on high quality M3 Olive Conversion | Leica M3 Betriebskamera/ Betriebsk 1960 | Leica M3 Royal Dutch Marine Periscope Model, 1966 | Leica M3 Dummies / Riesen-Mode (Giant scale Model); Leica M3 Cutaway Display Unit , 1954

Recommended External Link: Leica FAQ | Leica M3 Instruction Manual 1) Location 1 (1.35mb PDF) by Joe Chan; Location 2 (1.2mb PDF) by M.Butkus < Mike@bukus.org>; Leica FAQ | Serial Number Ref. (Cameraquest): LSM lenses 1923/1965 | Leica M 1954/1999/Leica M/R-mount RF/SLRs Serial Number ; Leica M-lens coding PDF (84k) download (Leica, AG); Leica Camera/Leitz Lenses S/N check (requires registration) at Owners Support@LEICA camera, AG

LEICA MP-Specific models/variants - Visual Profiles on selective Leica bodies:- Leica MP Prototype, 1955 | MP Betriebsk w/Electric Motor, 1956 | Leica MP-88/MP-150 Black paint, 1957 | Leica MP-167; Leica MP-171/MP-313/old/new Leicavit visual, 1957 | Leica MP 367 & 368 Dual, 1957 | Leica MP-375, MP-368 & MP-386 | Leica MP 'Edition Hermès', 2003 | Leica MP Betriebsk 0.72x | Evential production model MP 0.72x Black paint, 2002 | Leica MP classic Kit Set 1 / Set 2 | Leica MP chrome 0.58X(2 parts) | Leica MP Black Lacquer 0.58x | Leica MP Black Lacquer 0.72x Standard | Leica MP 0.85x Finder Mag. model | Leica MP Anthracite* Limited Edition Set | Leica MP LHSA 1968~2003 Special Edition Grey Hammertone Finish (3 parts) | Brief Introduction on Leica à la carte:- Leica MP Red Leather 0.85 / Nappa racing Green Leather 0.58X | Others:- Visual case study on counterfeit LEICA MP ; Leica MP Prototype w/Prototype Leicavit-M; Leica MP-3 LHSA; Leica MP TITAN, 2007

| Leica MP Nomenclature | Leica MP Instruction manual (1MB PDF) | Technical Specification (96k PDF) |

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Credit: Images courtesy of Mr. Peter Coeln from LEICA Shop®, Austria who also operates a popular Westlicht Auction House. Image Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. Please respect the visual property of the contributing photographer. * NOTE;- Indicative price here in this site were based original prices published on previous auction literature/references. Prices may vary according to gradual yearly premium, supply/demand equations, and/or other renewed valuation methods.