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Selling a special camera
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For Sale: 1954 Leica M3 Double Stroke
Excellent condition Leitz (Leica) M3.
Serial number: 705311.
Date of manufacture: 1954.

This is a very special camera, Leica M3, from the very first production run of 5000 cameras, in 1954 — the camera that changed everything. Viewfinder is bright and accurate, and everything is in perfect working order. The only defect with the camera is that the original vulcanite (as shown in the photos) is starting to crack and fall off of the camera. This is quite common, and can be replaced easily.

As you can see, this camera uses "scientific" shutter speeds, as opposed to the modern "geometric" system we all know that Leica switched to a few years later. It's a true treasure.

All shutter speeds are accurate, and operation is buttery smooth. Price includes UPS Insured Shipping to the lower 48 USA.

Asking $800
Full Sized Photos here: http://imgur.com/a/NGzJl

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