LOT: 664
M3 Olive “Bundeseigentum”
ESTIMATE：HK$ 120,000 - 150,000
Serial no.927673,1959,Condition B-
Here is an early rare M3 in original olive paint, made for German Army. This particular camera has been published in Paul-Henry Van Hasbroeck, “Leica In Colour” p.85. According to Leitz factory records of the camera assembly department, number from 927671 to 927734 are belonged to M3 Olive as well. “Bundeseigentum 12-121-5418” engraved on the back of top plate, carrying an eagle sticker of German Army. It comes with body cap, with signs of use.
