Leica LTM Leica IIID? Scratched Off S/N

[raydm6]

Saw this on the action site. I don't think I have ever seen a Barnack body with an obliterated serial number. Stolen perhaps? Seller appears reputable.

The number in the ad heading can't be right ( #1943570) as it is too high and puts the camera in 1993 (unless it is the shop's inventory number).

Warning: There are scratches. 🙂

Leica Leitz DIII 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera From JAPAN #1943570​

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[raydm6]

You can see the seller's reflection in shutter release button. 🙂

 

[Vince Lupo]

It’s a Leica II (D) model. A IIID is a totally different camera.

As far as the serial number goes, if it was 194357 that would put it to 1936. If it was 94357 that would put it to 1932.

 

[raydm6]

Thanks @Vince Lupo. Makes sense. 👍Looks like they added a digit.

 

[wlewisiii]

Oh, duh. Looking right at it and not noticing the lack of the low speed dial... 🤦‍♂️

 

[Arnold Layne]

I bought this one 13 years ago. Never thought about the stolen possibility. I opened and cleaned everything (it was stuck and dirty) to make it works again. Inside I found what looked like a serial number, hand written: 121530. Now I wonder even more what story is behind it.



The camera is in so ugly condition, that I love it.