Leica I Mod. C “Luxus” non-standard

Camera made in 1930 with very interesting history, from the estate of German collector Willi Thurau. The original Ic Non Standard Luxus with Elmar 3.5/50mm was converted in November 1932 in a Leica II Mod.D and later in 1961 in Leica II syn. The original parts of the Mod.C from 1930 including top plate, base plate and other parts were kept in the factory and used to built-up the offered camera. It comes with green reptile leather covering, Elmar 3.5/50mm, gold plated lens cap, gold plated FODIS rangefinder.

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