Leica IIIa + Summar 5cm/2 Analogue camera
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Description from the seller
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." 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 a demanding silver-halide photographer.
Leica IIIc D.R.P. - 1941 - No. 249035
Produced in Wetzlar 1941, World War II period
Rare engraving "Deutsches Reichs Patent" + "Ernst Leitz Wetzlar" on the top cover. D.R.P. version highly sought after by collectors
Cosmetic condition: 9/10. Original leather clean, minimal and honest signs of use. No impact marks, no dents
Mechanical: Perfect. Smooth operability, crisp shutter
Shutter: Original fabric shutters intact. No pinholes, no repairs. Light-tested: perfectly light-tight
Speeds: All functional from 1s to 1/1000s. Slow speeds are regular, with no sticking
Range finder: Viewfinder and illuminated rangefinder, excellent contrast, perfectly calibrated at all distances
Frame counter: Functions
Summar 50mm f/2 - 1940 - No. 407346
Leitz 1940 production, early Summar series
Optical condition: 9.5/10. Exceptional lenses. No haze, no fungus, no scratches, no micro-scratches. Clean vintage coating
Diaphragm: Blades perfectly dry, no oil traces. Opening/closing steady
Focusing ring: Smooth from 1m to infinity, no play
Rendering: The Summar f/2 is famous for its “glow” wide-open and razor-sharpness from f/4. Legendary lens for portraiture
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 shutters: Criterion #1 on a IIIc. Here they are new, which is rare for a 1941 model
Included: Front/rear lens caps for the Summar. No box, no period papers.
Delivery: Careful shipping, reinforced packaging, insured and tracked Colissimo International. I answer all your questions before the auction.
For war-era Leica enthusiasts: a 1941 IIIc D.R.P. with perfect shutters and matching Summar becomes very rare. A collectible 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." 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 a demanding silver-halide photographer.
Leica IIIc D.R.P. - 1941 - No. 249035
Produced in Wetzlar 1941, World War II period
Rare engraving "Deutsches Reichs Patent" + "Ernst Leitz Wetzlar" on the top cover. D.R.P. version highly sought after by collectors
Cosmetic condition: 9/10. Original leather clean, minimal and honest signs of use. No impact marks, no dents
Mechanical: Perfect. Smooth operability, crisp shutter
Shutter: Original fabric shutters intact. No pinholes, no repairs. Light-tested: perfectly light-tight
Speeds: All functional from 1s to 1/1000s. Slow speeds are regular, with no sticking
Range finder: Viewfinder and illuminated rangefinder, excellent contrast, perfectly calibrated at all distances
Frame counter: Functions
Summar 50mm f/2 - 1940 - No. 407346
Leitz 1940 production, early Summar series
Optical condition: 9.5/10. Exceptional lenses. No haze, no fungus, no scratches, no micro-scratches. Clean vintage coating
Diaphragm: Blades perfectly dry, no oil traces. Opening/closing steady
Focusing ring: Smooth from 1m to infinity, no play
Rendering: The Summar f/2 is famous for its “glow” wide-open and razor-sharpness from f/4. Legendary lens for portraiture
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 shutters: Criterion #1 on a IIIc. Here they are new, which is rare for a 1941 model
Included: Front/rear lens caps for the Summar. No box, no period papers.
Delivery: Careful shipping, reinforced packaging, insured and tracked Colissimo International. I answer all your questions before the auction.
For war-era Leica enthusiasts: a 1941 IIIc D.R.P. with perfect shutters and matching Summar becomes very rare. A collectible 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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