For Sale Beautiful and early (1955) Leica M3 Double Stroke - just CLA'd by Youxin Ye - Buddha Ear Model

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1955 Leica M3 DS - just cla'd. Camera is in beautiful condition - I would say 9- to 9 condition. Has the original vulcanite covering. Body shows very light signs of use. Has "Buddah" ears. Operationally like new with a silky smooth winder and a snappy well timed shutter. Rangefinder / Viewfinder in excellent clear condition. Curtain in good shape, little wear on the pressure plate, a used but extremely well maintained M3. Comes from a Leica collection.

Included is the original manual and another seldom seen sales piece. Generic body cap.

$ 1,299 plus shipping. I ship worldwide to PayPal addresses


VIDEO OF CAMERA IS HERE https://photos.app.goo.gl/y7rFW8QAmjt6BvHUA




The CLA which cost $ 230 included the following;

Leica M3 #785080 CLA $230.00
Note: CLA’d. Cleaned and lubricated mechanical parts. Adjusted shutter speeds and brake, shutter works well at all speeds now. Cleaned finder and adjusted focus. The finder is clean and clear now. Tested the camera with a blank roll film and made sure film winding and rewinding are all good.

 

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