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Case study on two Leica M3 double stroke
units and their respective premium in the used, collectible photographic equipment
market. The first model featured carries a S/N 70048x while the follow-up model at
the bottom of this page has a S/N M3-70078x - difference of 300 production number.
M3-70048x chrome was a very early M3
with most basic M3 early features which includes corner, the S/N suggests it was
from the first series of 800 M3 bodies, all parts original, in perfect technical
condition. Condition rated as B by Leicashop® auction team. Year of produce
is the same at 1954. The auction start price is EURO 3,500-00 with a hammer price
of EURO 5,76* 0 inc. premium.
The next unit which carries a S/N 70078x has a modest start up price of EURO 1,900-00*
even supplied with a Summicron-M 2/5cm lens.
You can evaluate the differences via all the downloaded images from old archive at
Leicashop® auction. Unfortunately, the images shown has not shown with the film
back removed and see if the film track between the two had different design i.e.
newer units has double rails. This could or may significantly affect the premium
between the two Leica early M3 bodies. Cross reference: Leica M3-700131
* NOTE;- Indicative price(s) herein is/are based original
prices published on previous auction literature/references. Prices may vary according
to gradual yearly premium, supply/demand equations, and/or other renewed valuation
methods.
Credit: Images courtesy of Mr. Peter Coeln from LEICA Shop®, Austria who also operates a popular Westlicht Auction House. Image Copyright © 2008. All rights
reserved. Please respect the visual property of the contributing photographer.
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Leica M3 double
stroke chrome model with an early Serial Number
700782
Here is another M3 double stroke. It
is a very early camera in absolutely lovely condition, embodies with all basic features
of an early M3 cameras (without corner). The camera also came with a matching early
collapsible Summicron-M 2/5cm. Approx. Year: 1954. Just slightly out of the earliest
production series and as a basis of price comparison; this early M3 camera/setup
has quite a reasonable start price of EUR 1.900-00. I guess mainly due to slight
imperfection to rate it as mint. You may compare the Summicron 1:2 f=5cm lens with
the Prototype
Simmicron-M 5cm f/2.0 as used on the M3
prototype, 1952. Similarly, also compare an alternate late ELMAR 5cm lens as used
on the LEICA
M3 100131.
* NOTE;- Indicative price here in this site were based original
prices published on previous auction literature/references. Prices may vary according
to gradual yearly premium, supply/demand equations, and/or other renewed valuation
methods.
Credit: Images courtesy of Mr. Peter Coeln from LEICA Shop®, Austria who also operates a popular Westlicht Auction House. Image Copyright © 2008. All rights
reserved. Please respect the visual property of the contributing photographer.
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Visual Library on Leica M3 Prototype, 1952; Leica M3 Test model, 1953/4 | A photo showcase on early series
of Leica M3 DS bodies:- Leica M3-700131 / M3-700170 / M3-700000/M3-70031x/M3-70051x | M3 double stroke chrome 1954~1957 bodies:- Part 1/Part 2/Part 3/Part 4; Leica M3 Single Stroke 1957~60/1961~66 | Leica
M3 Black Paint:-1955/1958/1962~1964/66 / Case study on Prices | Leica
M3 ELC, 1955/56
Other Variants:- Leica M3 chrome Leica-Technik 57
1954; Leica M3
GOLD Edition, 1956 | Leica M3 DS United Nation Edition, 1957 | Leica M3 Olive Bundeseigentum outfit 1957/ Olive Green Bundeseigentum outfit, 1959 (2 Parts) w/info on high quality M3 Olive Conversion | Leica M3 Betriebskamera/ Betriebsk 1960
| Leica M3 Royal
Dutch Marine Periscope Model,
1966 | Leica M3
Dummies / Riesen-Mode (Giant scale Model); Leica M3 Cutaway Display Unit , 1954
Recommended External Link:
Leica FAQ
| Leica M3 Instruction Manual 1) Location 1 (1.35mb PDF) by Joe Chan; Location 2 (1.2mb PDF) by M.Butkus < Mike@bukus.org>; Leica FAQ
| Serial Number Ref. (Cameraquest):
LSM lenses 1923/1965 | Leica M 1954/1999/Leica M/R-mount RF/SLRs Serial Number ; Leica
M-lens coding PDF (84k) download (Leica, AG); Leica Camera/Leitz Lenses S/N check (requires registration) at
Owners Support@LEICA camera, AG
LEICA MP-Specific
models/variants - Visual Profiles on selective Leica bodies:- Leica MP Prototype, 1955 | MP Betriebsk w/Electric Motor, 1956 | Leica MP-88/MP-150
Black paint, 1957 | Leica MP-167; Leica MP-171/MP-313/old/new
Leicavit visual, 1957 | Leica MP 367 & 368
Dual, 1957 | Leica
MP-375, MP-368 &
MP-386 | Leica MP 'Edition Hermès', 2003 |
Leica MP Betriebsk
0.72x | Evential production model MP 0.72x Black
paint, 2002 | Leica MP classic Kit Set 1 /
Set 2 | Leica MP chrome 0.58X(2 parts) | Leica MP Black Lacquer 0.58x | Leica MP Black Lacquer 0.72x Standard | Leica MP 0.85x
Finder Mag. model | Leica MP Anthracite* Limited Edition Set |
Leica MP LHSA 1968~2003 Special Edition Grey Hammertone Finish (3 parts) | Brief Introduction on Leica à la carte:- Leica
MP Red
Leather 0.85 / Nappa racing Green Leather 0.58X | Others:- Visual case study on counterfeit LEICA MP
; Leica MP Prototype w/Prototype Leicavit-M; Leica MP-3 LHSA;
Leica
MP TITAN, 2007
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