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83Leica M3 black paintBlack DialA highly sought-after and extremely rare first-version black paint Leica M3. The cameraremains in excellent cosmetic condition, showing an attractive patina from gentle use, with only a small dent on the top plate near the rewind lever. Originally delivered to Brandt in Sweden on June 3, 1958, it is accompanied by a black paint/ brass mount Summicron 2/5 cm no.1587239 with matching black paint lens cap. Research in the Leica archives confirms a corresponding entry in the Leica Control Book, adjacent tothe camera%u2019s serial number, marked %u2018schwarz lack%u2019. This camera represents the most desirable and collectable variant of the black paint Leica M3!Starting price: %u20ac 80.000*Estimate: %u20ac 150.000%u2013 180.000Serial no.: 918764Year of production: 1958Condition: B+