Leica connoisseurs thrill at the chase, at discovering something new, at obtaining that perfect item to complete their system or collection. Behind Leica and other fine cameras there is a wealth of history.

Leica M4 Black Chrome Nr. 1380216. Made in Wetzlar in 1974, the Leica M4 was the first Leica M model to be regularly produced in the new "black chrome" finish. This camera still bears the factory "L" seal, and is complete in its original box with instruction booklet, Import Certificate and Owner's Registry Card. Includes the bill of sale from the renowned Alfredo's Camera of New Orleans, dated May 11, 1974. Shutter not working. Mint

A very rare wartime Leica - the IIIc Grey enamel cameras are rare enough when made for the military, but this one is even more rare. Most cameras were marked "K" for cold-weather use, but this one bears no such marking is far more rare than the IIIc K cameras. Excellent 

Leica M3 Double Stroke Nr. 753601 with factory "L" seal intact and working fine. Excellent +

Nikon I Nr. 609224 with 50mm Nikkor-Q.C f3,5 Nr. 7052337 and matching Yellow 3 filter, lens cap and original ever-ready case. Both the camera base plate and the rear of the case are engraved "Made in Occupied Japan." The shutter is sticky and the lens is hazy. A truly rare and exceptional find. Excellent ++

Nikon I Nr. 60972 with 50mm Nikkor H.C f2 Nr. 70855 with lens cap and original ever ready case. The first of only two cameras made in August of 1948, and one of the first 75 ever made. The camera base plate is engraved "Made in Occupied Japan." The camera's shutter is stuck and lens displays haze and light cleaning marks. Nonetheless, an very rare early Nikon rangefinder camera set. Very Good

Leica IIIc Grey Nr. 389424 K. The "K" is plainly visible on the camera shutter. Working. Excellent+

Leica IIIc Nr. 365704 "Luftwaffen-Eigentum" This camera bears the engravings appropriate to the Luftwaffen Eigentum cameras, and also has a hand-engraving on the back of the camera. The vulcanite is cracked and has been repaired. Very Good

Leica Post Kamera 24x27 Nr. 928938 with 35mm Summaron f3,5 engraved "Post." Made in 1958, this is one of the earliest Post cameras ever brought to market - this is the 15th Post camera produced by Leica. Excellent +

Leica M4 MOT Nr. 1267213 with New York Motor Nr. 02581. Recently serviced, this camera set is working and ready to shoot. The vulcanite on the motor is cracked but stable and has a few patches. Very Good

Leica M4 MOT Nr. 1274005 in black enamel finish, bearing a large placard on the base plate reading "Property of U.S. Navy"  Excellent

Leica IIIa Nr. 258604 in silver chrome finish with motor winder MOOLY Nr. 792, also in silver chrome, complete with release arm, body cover and original base plate.
Working. Excellent

Leica II Nr. 252132 in black enamel with chrome fittings and with matching rapid winder SCNOO. The vulcanite is complete but unstable. Recently serviced and ready to shoot. Excellent ++

Leica I Model C (Non-Standard) Nr. 54436 with nickel fittings and with 50mm Elmar f3,5, marked in meters (no serial number). The 135mm swinging mask is missing. Excellent

Leica I (Model C) Standardized Nr. 38857 with 50mm Elmar f3,5 without serial number with early focus handle and marked in feet. A fascinating - and all original - set. Lens slightly hazy and is missing some of the knurling on the outer lens flange. Excellent

Leica IIIc Nr. 366612. Made in 1940, this war time camera has a red shutter curtain. Very Good.

Leica III Nr. 310182 in black enamel with chrome fittings, with 50mm Summar f2, Nr. 469312. Excellent +

Leica III Nr. 131380 in black enamel finish with nickel fittings and with ORKAO rangefinder orange filter and Leica IIIa Nr. 272034 with ORAKO rangefinder orange filter. This pair of cameras each has the name of the famous Argentine Leica dealer engraved on the base plate: "Lutz Ferrando Y Cia. Buenos Aires" and "Lutz, Ferrando & Co. S.A Buenos Aires." Excellent + overall

Leica II to Leica III conversion Nr. 94782 in black and nickel finish, with 50mm Summar f2 Nr. 193927 also in nickel finish. Some overpainting on the camera, and the lens shows cleaning marks. Very Good.

Leica II Nr. 172683 in black enamel with nickel fittings, with 50mm Hektor f2,5 (no serial number). Excellent +

Leica I (Model A) to Leica III conversion Nr. 33886 in black enamel with nickel fittings, with 50mm Elmar f3,5 also in nickel finish, marked in meters. A handsome set. Excellent ++

Leica I (Model A) to Leica II conversion Nr. 10902 with 50mm Summar f2 Nr. 256719 in nickel finish. The front ring of the lens has small dents. Excellent + overall

Leica I (Model A) Nr. 5305 converted to a Leica I (Model C) Standardized, with 50mm Elmar f3,5 that is so early it bears no serial number. Excellent +

Leica I (Model A) Nr. 37912. Very Good.

Leica I (Model A) Nr. 35224, made in 1928. Excellent ++

Leica I (Model A) Nr. 11333 with the early "mushroom" shutter release button. Excellent.

The DayPlate Camera, circa, 1898. No serial number. With placard on camera front reading "THE DAYPLATE PAT. SEP. 6.98.GASSNER & MARX CAMERA CO. ROCHESTER, N.Y." This is an exciting peice of photographic - and American - history. Very Good