Is this a real BP Leica iii?

[jusxusfanatic]

Is this a real BP Leica iii?

Looks legit to me 🙂

 

[Dralowid]

Yup, serial number 208626 (if I have read it right) is a III made in 1936

 

[jusxusfanatic]

Yup, serial number 208626 (if I have read it right) is a III made in 1936

I know the year it was made in 😀 but thanks for letting me know that it's a real BP one!

 

[HuubL]

Yes. I believe the number is 208826. Is of a III from 1936.

 

[HuubL]

Oops, I see I was late.

 

[jusxusfanatic]

Oops, I see I was late.

It's fine! Thanks 😀

 

[Luddite Frank]

Looks Legit to me... I have three BP: 1932 II, two 1933 III's.

Yours is in nice condition (minimal brassing ( if any?) ), and no paint loss around the lettering.

You can GENTLY buff the top of he RF housing with a very soft flannel cloth, and that should bring-up a silvery shine on the lettering: the engraving should be filled with an alloy called "Wistmuth" ( Wood's Metal ), which is an alloy of tin and bismuth (?), and will take a silvery lustre when buffed. The original lettering is either flush with or slightly proud of the surrounding surfaces.

Regards,

LF

 

[Chromacomaphoto]

Looks legit

 

[jusxusfanatic]

Looks Legit to me... I have three BP: 1932 II, two 1933 III's.

Yours is in nice condition (minimal brassing ( if any?) ), and no paint loss around the lettering.

You can GENTLY buff the top of he RF housing with a very soft flannel cloth, and that should bring-up a silvery shine on the lettering: the engraving should be filled with an alloy called "Wistmuth" ( Wood's Metal ), which is an alloy of tin and bismuth (?), and will take a silvery lustre when buffed. The original lettering is either flush with or slightly proud of the surrounding surfaces.

Regards,

LF

Thanks for the info! 🙂 Yea, that's why it's 593 US! Although it's CLA'd

 

[jusxusfanatic]

Looks legit

Thanks for the info 🙂