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116Leica Accessories259 Leitz VIOOH Universal Finder %u20ac4.000*Round Body prototype1930s, condition A/B %u20ac 8.000 %u2013 9.000An extremely rare prototype of the VIOOH universal finder, datingfrom around 1936%u201339 and distinguished by its unusual round body. Unlike the regular production VIOOH, this example carries no maker%u2019s markings, and is finished in matte black paint and nickel.The round-body version was never listed in Leitz publications and is generally regarded as a prototype, with only very few examples known. In near-mint condition, complete with the original unmarked red box. See James L. Lager, Leica %u2014An Illustrated History, Vol. III, pp. 22%u201324.260 Leica WEISU 3.5 cm Finder, %u20ac800*Second Type1930s, condition A%u2013 %u20ac 1.400 %u2013 1.600Rare second type of the Leica WEISU 3.5%u2009cm optical finder,introduced in the 1930s as a compact finder for 35%u2009mm lenses.Export version engraved %u2018Germany%u2019. The later WEISU version is considerably scarcer than the early type and particularly hardto find in this good condition.261 Leitz VIZWC Torpedo Finder %u20ac500*chrome1932, condition B+ %u20ac 1.000 %u2013 1.200Very rare torpedo finder VIZWC with parallax correction and inchrome finish. Frame lines for 3.5, 5, and 9%u2009cm. In very goodcondition.262 Leica RAPIDO Rapid Winder %u20ac1.200*2nd Version1930s, condition A%u2013 %u20ac 2.000 %u2013 2.200Rare second version of the Leica RAPIDO rapid winder, introduced around 1935 for early screw-mount Leica cameras. Unlike the firstversion, which attaches to the existing winding knob, this later typereplaces the camera%u2019s winding knob completely. Produced only for a very short period and seldom encountered today, especially in this near-mint condition.263 Leica-Motor MOOLY-C %u20ac2.000*Black Paintno. 5606, 1949, condition A/B %u20ac 4.000 %u2013 5.000A very rare Leica-Motor MOOLY-C no.%u20095606 in black paint finish.Designed for use with the Leica IIIc and IIId, the MOOLY-C incorporates an internal coupling and a powerful spring-driven mechanism for rapid sequential exposures. The present example is finished in attractive shiny black paint and is in very good workingcondition. According to the Leica delivery records, it was delivered to Wiesbaden in 1949.264 Leicavit chrome pre-series %u20ac1.000c.1951, condition B+ %u20ac 2.000 %u2013 2.400Very rare first version of the Leicavit for IIIf with switch Einzel/Serie(for cocking the shutter only or cocking and releasing without usingthe shutter release), in good condition, showing some signs of useand traces of corrosion, smooth operation, only a few of these were produced for testing purposes.265 Leicavit MP chrome SYOOM-M %u20ac1.200c.1958, condition B+ %u20ac 2.400 %u2013 2.800Original Leicavit MP SYOOM-M manual winder matching with the vintage MP and M2 cameras, in good cosmetic condition, smooth operation.266 Leicavit MP black paint %u20ac8.0001958, condition B+ %u20ac 16.000 %u2013 18.000An original, sought-after black paint Leicavit MP. It is in used condition, with a nice patina and small bubbles appearing in the paint. A matching accessory for the black paint Leica MP and M2.267 Leicavit MP Black Paint %u20ac8.000*c.1958, condition B/A %u20ac 16.000 %u2013 18.000An original and sought-after Leicavit MP in black paint finish,preserved in excellent condition with only minimal brassing along the edges. A particularly desirable matching accessory for black paint Leica MP and M2 cameras.268 Leicavit MP black paint 14460 %u20ac1.400*%u2018LHSA Special Edition%u2019no.00288, 2005, condition A%u2013 %u20ac 2.800 %u2013 3.200Very rare and beautiful rapid winder in black paint finish, launchedfor the limited edition Leica MP3 LHSA, with special engravings, only 500 made, wearing the no.00288, in mint condition.269 Abrahamsson Rapid Winder II %u20ac600with grip2000, condition A%u2013 %u20ac 1.200 %u2013 1.600Very rare second version rapid winder for Leica M4-2, M4-P, M6, M6 TTL, M7, MP and MP3 cameras without modification, chromefinish with rare matching grip, made by Tom Abrahamsson, in mintcondition.