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retro
07-11-2009, 11:44
Serial # is 48484 which doesn't make sense per my references.
But, I'm not a Leica scholar. Can anyone confirm if it's a fake?

The lens is marked Sonnar [edit: oops, make that Summar].
I don't know what that thing is attached to the front [edit: I know what it is, just not what it's doing on a Leica].

Thanks


http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/3325/leicag.jpg
nikonhswebmaster
07-11-2009, 11:51
Not a fake, that "thing attached to the front" is an after-market flash sync.
Pickett Wilson
07-11-2009, 11:53
No, it's not a fake, but the serial number is in the Leica 1 range. Interesting.
retro
07-11-2009, 11:56
^ Yes, that's what has me confused.
Mael
07-11-2009, 11:57
And the lens is marked Summar, not Sonnar, which is correct.
xayraa33
07-11-2009, 11:59
it is a real Leica II
Pickett Wilson
07-11-2009, 12:00
Maybe converted from a Leica 1.
retro
07-11-2009, 12:05
And the lens is marked Summar, not Sonnar, which is correct.

Yes, Summar. My error.
Mael
07-11-2009, 12:08
It seems to be a Leica I converted to IId at Wetzlar.
Pickett Wilson
07-11-2009, 12:10
Nice find.
retro
07-11-2009, 12:15
^ Thanks.

This is how I found it at an estate sale this morning with the
price I paid for it.

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/1186/leica2r.jpg
Pickett Wilson
07-11-2009, 12:17
Oh, man. You are making me sick! Congrats!
nikonhswebmaster
07-11-2009, 12:23
No, it's not a fake, but the serial number is in the Leica 1 range. Interesting.

A conversion, rather common.
Mael
07-11-2009, 12:35
5 bucks, great find !
CameraQuest
07-11-2009, 12:54
yes, its a very bad fake of a Russian Fed

made by Leica.

Stephen
nikonhswebmaster
07-11-2009, 13:10
yes, its a very bad fake of a Russian Fed

made by Leica.

Stephen

Now that is funny... :D
exaleica
07-11-2009, 13:39
according to the serial number it is an leica I from 1930!
it has been converted into a leica II. it is uncommon that is now in chrom. it actually should be black, anyway it looks like an origianal.

i'll give you 10 bucks, OK? :D

OLAF
retro
07-11-2009, 15:42
yes, its a very bad fake of a Russian Fed

made by Leica.

Stephen

:D:D:D

It will be appearing live at the Pasadena show tomorrow. :)
retro
07-11-2009, 15:44
Oh, man. You are making me sick!

Then I won't tell you what else I found there. :D


Congrats!Thanks. :)
retro
07-11-2009, 15:47
according to the serial number it is an leica I from 1930!
it has been converted into a leica II. it is uncommon that is now in chrom. it actually should be black, anyway it looks like an origianal.

i'll give you 10 bucks, OK? :D

OLAF

Thank you for the offer. I will consider it. :)
Brian Sweeney
07-11-2009, 17:56
Great find- it does happen. I picked up a Leica III and a IIIa with lenses at an antique store, a "little" more than what you paid.

I sent them to Youxin Ye for a CLA. Youxin replaced the beamsplitter in one, and put both in top working condition.
peterm1
07-11-2009, 18:30
No not on appearances anyway. The common fakes made in the old Soviet Union stand out like "dogs b#lls" when you know what to look for and this exhibits none of the known indicia.