Melcon I Leica copy - very rare - 1956 - 2/50 mm lens - nice example - good condition - working Rangefinder camera

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Melcon I Leica copy, produced in 1956, with Jupiter 2/5cm lens, cosmetically in good condition and not tested for functionality, original case included.

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PLEASE READ
Because my cameras and lenses are collectors items to me and I never used them with a film, I mark the cameras as “not tested”.
However, functions such as shutter, rangefinder, light meter, mirror, etc. are checked for operation (not for accuracy) and lenses are judged by eye.
From the description and test results can often be concluded whether the object could function properly, but I cannot give any guarantee on this.

DESCRIPTION
Very rare Melcon I rangefinder body (1956), less than 1500 made, with Jupiter 2/5cm lens, cosmetically and technically in good condition, working. Beautiful combination. Original case included

BODY
Melcon I, 1956, serial 56278

COSMETICS
Chrome: very good, minor traces of use
Leather: good condition, partially restored

TECHNICAL
Shutter: working, sounds good, but speeds not checked
Curtains: good condition
Rangefinder: visible, working
Film transport: cocks the shutter, transport not film tested
View finder: clear

LENS
Jupiter-8 chrome f2 5cm, serial 6024388

COSMETICS
Metal: very good

TECHNICAL
Glass: clear with surface scratches
Focussing: smooth
Aperture: good condition


Look at the photos, because they are part of the description.

Will be well packaged and shipped registered.

PLEASE READ
Because my cameras and lenses are collectors items to me and I never used them with a film, I mark the cameras as “not tested”.
However, functions such as shutter, rangefinder, light meter, mirror, etc. are checked for operation (not for accuracy) and lenses are judged by eye.
From the description and test results can often be concluded whether the object could function properly, but I cannot give any guarantee on this.

DESCRIPTION
Very rare Melcon I rangefinder body (1956), less than 1500 made, with Jupiter 2/5cm lens, cosmetically and technically in good condition, working. Beautiful combination. Original case included

BODY
Melcon I, 1956, serial 56278

COSMETICS
Chrome: very good, minor traces of use
Leather: good condition, partially restored

TECHNICAL
Shutter: working, sounds good, but speeds not checked
Curtains: good condition
Rangefinder: visible, working
Film transport: cocks the shutter, transport not film tested
View finder: clear

LENS
Jupiter-8 chrome f2 5cm, serial 6024388

COSMETICS
Metal: very good

TECHNICAL
Glass: clear with surface scratches
Focussing: smooth
Aperture: good condition


Look at the photos, because they are part of the description.

Will be well packaged and shipped registered.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Melcon
Model/ type nr
I Leica copy - very rare - 1956 - 2/50 mm lens - nice example - good condition - working
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Not tested
Lens Mount Type
LSM / LTM
Estimated Period
1950-1960
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