1957, chrome, serial no. P299, body, VG-E, complete with Leicavit MP
Service Report: Camera disassembled. Visual inspection found everything to be very clean with no obvious sign of previous work. Internal serial matches. Noted that the camera appears to be fitted with a single-stroke advance block that appears to be factory modified to work as a double-stroke. The condition of this part is fully consistent with the condition of the rest of the camera. A light service and clean was carried out. Camera was checked, adjusted and tested. RF checked and adjusted. Leicavit was checked and tested and in similar condition.
Sold for £46,250
Result plus buyers premium
1957, chrome, serial no. P299, body, VG-E, complete with Leicavit MP
Service Report: Camera disassembled. Visual inspection found everything to be very clean with no obvious sign of previous work. Internal serial matches. Noted that the camera appears to be fitted with a single-stroke advance block that appears to be factory modified to work as a double-stroke. The condition of this part is fully consistent with the condition of the rest of the camera. A light service and clean was carried out. Camera was checked, adjusted and tested. RF checked and adjusted. Leicavit was checked and tested and in similar condition.
Auction: Fine Photographica, 16th Apr, 2025