| Description -Serial #959427 -Made in Germany, 1959 Made in a small batch of 100 black paint cameras 1st Batch of black M3 ever made Serial # 959401 - 959500 -All original black paint camera, with no paint touch ups, 100% original -Nicely brassed with great patina and bubbling in the paint -Correct EARLY black paint brass early RABBIT EAR strap lugs Black paint Lens release guard Rare1000 ASA black paint back door, Painted LONG R rewind engage levers specific to the M3 -Silent return Single Stroke film advance lever -Rare all black base plate; black base plate lever locking tab and black paint tripod threads Even the proper and hard to find black paint body cap and inner film spool. WOW! SPECTACULAR patina, great untouched and beautiful camera These are VERY RARE and if the counter was black paint it would be x4-5 the price If you are looking for a fine example of an early black paint M3, THIS IS IT! Details -50/90/135mm frame lines -Shutter speeds B, 1 - 1/1000s -Cat No. 10150 Includes -Body cap ( rare black finish inside for proper black paint cameras ) -RARE black paint M Take up spool Cosmetics 9+/10 A fine condition, great patina original M3 Just the way you would want. No dents or signs of damage A very small impression just above the viewfinder on the top plate very edge. Very minor and insignificant but it is there as anyone would want to know at this level of collectibility. HONEST untouched patina! -Great bubble in the black paint and attractive brassing that you can look at and admire limitlessly as I have with a loupe. VERY NICE! Mechanics 9+/10 -Shutter speeds are accurate Camera functions are working well and smooth advance ( Advance, preview lever, curtain, rangefinder, etc. ) VERY NICE! Optics 9.5/10 -Viewfinder rangefinder is bright and clean -Rangefinder patch is nice and lots of contrast VERY NICE! Great details and everything you want in a black paint M3 and even more special early feature black M3 A modest price for a TRULY RARE and legendary camera. Setadel Studios has been selling photographic equipment for over 25 years. Working with eBay as well as online sales via our website and in store is always welcome. It is our pleasure to serve the best possible product, service and price to accommodate our customers. Message, email or call us if you have any questions, concerns or ideas. Setadel Studios will be happy to help. 31628 (31628) If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to send us a message. You can also check our Terms & Conditions below as they will answer most of them. Not satisfied? Please try calling us before leaving a negative/neutral feedback. Emails or ebay messaging is also a great way to communicate and we will be happy to try and work out any problems as best as possible!
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