Item: Original Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Motor Drive R. Cosmetic Condition: The motor drive is in exceptional, absolute MINT / museum-quality condition. There are practically no signs of use, no scratches, and no brassing on the edges. The battery compartment is spotless, with no signs of corrosion or leakage. The original leatherette is perfectly intact. Mechanical & Electrical Condition: Fully tested and 100% working. The electrical contacts are clean and perfectly responsive. When batteries are inserted, the motor is lively and the factory-standard safety warning system (the electronic beep when detached from the camera body) functions flawlessly, indicating perfect internal circuitry. A truly pristine addition for any Leica collector or R-system shooter. (Please note: The listing is for the Motor Drive R only. Batteries and camera body are not included.)"Manufactured in the highly regarded Leica factory in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal, during the late 1970s."