Leica IIIc K gray "W.H."
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Seltene graue Leica IIIc K "W.H." (Wehrmacht Heer) mit schöner Patina. Die typischen Markierungspunkte im Bildfenster sind noch vorhanden. Die "W.H." Gravur auf der Deckkappe verändert in "A.W.B.D". Mit passendem Elmar 1:3.5/5 cm "W.H." No. 584486. Beides geliefert als "W H" nach Berlin am 03. Februar 1944 mit Liefernummer 9773. Zweiter Verschlussvorhang abgerissen, Risse im Vulkanit geklebt und zwei kleine Fehlstellen. Die Optik mit alterstypischer Beschlagsbildung, kleine Separation im vorderen Kittglied.
Provenienz: Sammlung Antonio Maresca.
Literatur: James L. Lager, „Leica, an illustrated History“, Vol. I (cameras), S. 90; Lars Netopil, "Rare Leica", S. 153 (zeigt eine Kamera mit ähnlicher Veränderung der "W.H." Gravur).
Rare gray Leica IIIc K "W.H." (Wehrmacht Heer = Army) with attractive patina. The typical fiducial points in the film frame are still present. The "W.H." engraving on the topplate modified to "A.W.B.D". With matching Elmar 5 cm f/3.5 "W.H." No. 584486. Both delivered as "W H" on February 03rd 1944 with shipment number 9773. Second shutter curtain torn off, cracks in the vulcanite repaired and two small parts missing. The optics with age-typical haze, small separation in the front element.
Provenance: Antonio Maresca collection.
Literature: James L. Lager, "Leica, an illustrated History," Vol. I (cameras), p. 90; Lars Netopil, "Rare Leica", p. 153 (shows a camera with a similar modification of the "W.H." engraving).
Serial Number: 391494K
Production Year: 1943
Provenienz: Sammlung Antonio Maresca.
Literatur: James L. Lager, „Leica, an illustrated History“, Vol. I (cameras), S. 90; Lars Netopil, "Rare Leica", S. 153 (zeigt eine Kamera mit ähnlicher Veränderung der "W.H." Gravur).
Rare gray Leica IIIc K "W.H." (Wehrmacht Heer = Army) with attractive patina. The typical fiducial points in the film frame are still present. The "W.H." engraving on the topplate modified to "A.W.B.D". With matching Elmar 5 cm f/3.5 "W.H." No. 584486. Both delivered as "W H" on February 03rd 1944 with shipment number 9773. Second shutter curtain torn off, cracks in the vulcanite repaired and two small parts missing. The optics with age-typical haze, small separation in the front element.
Provenance: Antonio Maresca collection.
Literature: James L. Lager, "Leica, an illustrated History," Vol. I (cameras), p. 90; Lars Netopil, "Rare Leica", p. 153 (shows a camera with a similar modification of the "W.H." engraving).
Serial Number: 391494K
Production Year: 1943
Condition
B/C
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Leica IIIc K gray "W.H."
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