Leica IIIa + Summar 5cm/2 Analogue camera
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Leica IIIc D.R.P. 1941 set with Summar 50mm f/2 (1940), SN 249035 and 407346, mechanically perfect and tested, cosmetic 9/10, WWII matching set.
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Title:
Leica IIIc D.R.P. 1941 WWII + Summar 50mm f/2 1940 - Perfect Shutters - Set Matching Collection
Description:
Magnificent Leica IIIc "D.R.P." from 1941, No. 249035, accompanied by its Summar 50mm f/2 from 1940, No. 407346. Complete WWII-set in exceptional condition, 100% functional.
Ideal for a Leica collector or discerning analog photographer.
Leica IIIc D.R.P. - 1941 - No. 249035
Produced in Wetzlar in 1941, during the Second World War
Rare engraving "Deutsches Reichs Patent" + "Ernst Leitz Wetzlar" on the top cover. D.R.P. version highly sought after by collectors
Cosmetic state: 9/10. Original leather clean, minimal and honest signs of use. No impact marks, no dents
Mechanical: Perfect. Gentle winding, sharp triggering
Shutter: Original cloth curtains intact. No pinhole, no repairs. Tested with lamp: perfectly light-tight
Speeds: All functions from 1s to 1/1000s. Slow speeds steady, no sticking
Rangefinder: Viewfinder and rangefinder bright, contrast excellent, perfectly aligned at all distances
Frame counter: Functioning
Summar 50mm f/2 - 1940 - No. 407346
Produced by Leitz in 1940, early Summar series
Optical state: 9.5/10. Exceptional lenses. No haze, no fungus, no scratches, no micro-scratches. Clean vintage coating
Diaphragm: Blades perfectly dry, no oil traces. Snappy opening/closing
Focusing ring: Smooth from 1m to infinity, no play
Rendering: The Summar f/2 is famous for its "glow" wide open and impressive sharpness from f/4. Legendary lens for portraits
Highlights of this lot:
Set matching WWII: 1941 body + 1940 lens = perfect historical coherence
D.R.P. marking: War engraving that boosts value among Leica collectors
Impeccable mechanical condition: No CLA needed. Ready to use immediately
Perfect curtains: Criterion #1 on a IIIc. Here they are new, which is rare on a 1941 model
Includes: Front/rear caps for the Summar. No box, no period papers.
Shipping: Careful packing, reinforced packaging, insured and trackable Colissimo International shipping. I answer all your questions before bidding.
For war-era Leica enthusiasts: a 1941 D.R.P. IIIc with perfect curtains and matching Summar becomes very rare. A collectibles piece that does not depreciate.
Title:
Leica IIIc D.R.P. 1941 WWII + Summar 50mm f/2 1940 - Perfect Shutters - Set Matching Collection
Description:
Magnificent Leica IIIc "D.R.P." from 1941, No. 249035, accompanied by its Summar 50mm f/2 from 1940, No. 407346. Complete WWII-set in exceptional condition, 100% functional.
Ideal for a Leica collector or discerning analog photographer.
Leica IIIc D.R.P. - 1941 - No. 249035
Produced in Wetzlar in 1941, during the Second World War
Rare engraving "Deutsches Reichs Patent" + "Ernst Leitz Wetzlar" on the top cover. D.R.P. version highly sought after by collectors
Cosmetic state: 9/10. Original leather clean, minimal and honest signs of use. No impact marks, no dents
Mechanical: Perfect. Gentle winding, sharp triggering
Shutter: Original cloth curtains intact. No pinhole, no repairs. Tested with lamp: perfectly light-tight
Speeds: All functions from 1s to 1/1000s. Slow speeds steady, no sticking
Rangefinder: Viewfinder and rangefinder bright, contrast excellent, perfectly aligned at all distances
Frame counter: Functioning
Summar 50mm f/2 - 1940 - No. 407346
Produced by Leitz in 1940, early Summar series
Optical state: 9.5/10. Exceptional lenses. No haze, no fungus, no scratches, no micro-scratches. Clean vintage coating
Diaphragm: Blades perfectly dry, no oil traces. Snappy opening/closing
Focusing ring: Smooth from 1m to infinity, no play
Rendering: The Summar f/2 is famous for its "glow" wide open and impressive sharpness from f/4. Legendary lens for portraits
Highlights of this lot:
Set matching WWII: 1941 body + 1940 lens = perfect historical coherence
D.R.P. marking: War engraving that boosts value among Leica collectors
Impeccable mechanical condition: No CLA needed. Ready to use immediately
Perfect curtains: Criterion #1 on a IIIc. Here they are new, which is rare on a 1941 model
Includes: Front/rear caps for the Summar. No box, no period papers.
Shipping: Careful packing, reinforced packaging, insured and trackable Colissimo International shipping. I answer all your questions before bidding.
For war-era Leica enthusiasts: a 1941 D.R.P. IIIc with perfect curtains and matching Summar becomes very rare. A collectibles piece that does not depreciate.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Leica
Model/type nr
IIIa + Summar 5cm/2
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Lens Mount Type
M39
Film type
35mm
Serial number
249035
Estimated period
1940-1950
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