17th Nov, 2022 12:00

Fine Photographica

 
  Lot 6
 

A Leica III 'H.M. Govt.' Rangefinder Camera

1938, chrome, serial no. 268494, with Leitz Elmar f/3.5 50mm lens, 1937, chrome, serial no. 361041, body, F-G, shutter working, lens, G-VG, some light internal haze

Note: In the early years of WW2, a campaign via posters and press adverts was launched asking for cameras to be donated/later impounded. It is thought that initially the H.M/ Govt/ and WD stamps were used until and later replaced by more specific names or symbols, as to which service the camera was allocated; RAF or Royal Navy.

Sold for £5,250

Result plus buyers premium


 

1938, chrome, serial no. 268494, with Leitz Elmar f/3.5 50mm lens, 1937, chrome, serial no. 361041, body, F-G, shutter working, lens, G-VG, some light internal haze

Note: In the early years of WW2, a campaign via posters and press adverts was launched asking for cameras to be donated/later impounded. It is thought that initially the H.M/ Govt/ and WD stamps were used until and later replaced by more specific names or symbols, as to which service the camera was allocated; RAF or Royal Navy.

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