1937 Leica IIIa (Model G) 35mm rangefinder camera, serial No. 249970

A classic pre-war Leica screw-mount rangefinder from one of the most important periods in Leica development. The Leica IIIa, introduced in the mid-1930s, refined the earlier Leica III design and added a maximum shutter speed of 1/1000 second, while retaining the coupled rangefinder and dedicated slow-speed shutter dial that define the classic Barnack Leica layout.

Serial 249970 dates this body to 1937.

This example is finished in Chrome and has an attractive brown body covering. The covering is unique, rather than the standard original black vulcanite, so it is being described accordingly.

Included:

* Leica IIIa / Model G body, No. 249970

Cosmetically, the camera shows age-appropriate wear to the chrome, controls, and covering, all visible in the photographs. The engravings remain clear and the camera presents very well as a collector piece.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

A handsome pre-war Leica IIIa—well suited to a Leica collection, display, or use after appropriate inspection/service.