Leica M3 very early model
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Leica M3 very early model
Lenses: telephoto
Accura Aux Wide angle coated model VI-W no. 576158
Accura AUX Telephoto coated model VI-I No. 575360
Leitz Synchronblitzer #16159
(original box)
I would like to sell the package, can anyone give me an idea what it is worth and options other than Ebay?
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Re: Leica M3 very early model
Here is a group shot of all the items, alos have the manuals
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Re: Leica M3 very early model
This one is VERY early- and these are going for a premium.
This is one that could go to Westlicht Auction House, Kevin Camera (He caters to collectors, but buys low and resells high), Stephen Gandy of cameraquest.com, for Bellamy at Japancamerahunter.com.
You need to get close-ups showing cosmetic condition of the camera, the chrome finish and vulcanite. Try to capture condition of the finder and shutter curtains, and of the pressure plate is the original ceramic plates. Often these were replaced.
I would not worry as much about operational condition: this camera is VERY early, and a collector will pay a premium based on cosmetics.
The 9cm F4 Elmar is ~$200, the collapsible Summicron is ~$500, depending on condition of the glass. I think the wide-angle is a 3.5cm F3.5 Summaron? Probably ~$500 depending on condition of the glass.
This is one that could go to Westlicht Auction House, Kevin Camera (He caters to collectors, but buys low and resells high), Stephen Gandy of cameraquest.com, for Bellamy at Japancamerahunter.com.
You need to get close-ups showing cosmetic condition of the camera, the chrome finish and vulcanite. Try to capture condition of the finder and shutter curtains, and of the pressure plate is the original ceramic plates. Often these were replaced.
I would not worry as much about operational condition: this camera is VERY early, and a collector will pay a premium based on cosmetics.
The 9cm F4 Elmar is ~$200, the collapsible Summicron is ~$500, depending on condition of the glass. I think the wide-angle is a 3.5cm F3.5 Summaron? Probably ~$500 depending on condition of the glass.
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Re: Leica M3 very early model
thank you for that information, the camera is in very good condition with the exception of the vulcanite. Some of it has deteriorated on the back side over the years. I was told this shouldnt affect the value too much. But because of the serial number I have been told it is worth 2 1/2-3 times as much. I have had two offers ranging from 2500-4000 so far.
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