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Leica M3 chrome,
Prototype. approx. Year: 1952
Here is another Leica M 3 - Prototype
of the Pre-Production M3 Series model, 1952
With serial no. 001x, all original with exceptionally rare original lens "Summicron
2/50 mm".
This was one of the highlight of the
auction which was conducted by www.Auction-Team-DE
® via Ebay Live Auction. Estimate: ¤ 70,000/100,000
US$ 84,000/120,000 where the Reserve Price was: ¤ 50,000/US$ 60,000
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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.
* Points of reference: Please refer to a classic example of the eventual production of the early
series of Leica M3, 1954 (S/N M3-700131)
as comparison.
Credit: Image(s) courtesy of www.Auction-Team-DE ®. The group
also operates live auction active, popular Ebay Live Auction, auctioning many collectibles oldies such as Leica & other major labels.
Image Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. Please respect the visual property
of the contributing photographer.
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NEXT- a possible
pre-market Leica M3 with mix of prototype
& eventual early production M3
| Leica M3 Index Page | M3
Nomenclature |
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:- 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 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 ;
Re-issued Leica
MP Prototype w/Prototype Leicavit-M
| Leica MP Nomenclature | Leica MP Instruction manual (1MB PDF) |
Technical Specification (96k PDF)
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