Bidding has ended on this item.
 
Ships to:
United States, Europe, Asia See exclusions
Delivery:
 
Ships to:
United States, Europe, Asia See exclusions

Leica MP Body (1956/57) w/Case, 50mm & Leicavit MP (Professional Version M3)

See original listing
Leica-MP-Body-1956-57-w-Case-50mm-Leicavit-MP-Professional-Version-M3
Item Sold
Item condition:
Used
Ended:
Oct 14, 2012 21:00:58 PDT
Winning bid:
US $50,400.00
[ 37 bids ]
Shipping:
$8.00 Standard Shipping | See details
Item location:
Chicago, IL, United States
Seller:

Description

Item number:
330803718399
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
Last updated on  Oct 05, 2012 13:19:54 PDT  View all revisions

Item specifics

Condition:
Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
Type: Rangefinder
Focus Type: Manual Brand: Leica
Bundled Items: Case or Bag Model: MP
Country of Manufacture: Germany

Calumet Clearance Center

Visit my eBay store  Calumet Clearance Center

Store Categories

Store home

Leica MP Body (1956/57) w/Case, 50mm & Leicavit MP (Professional Version M3)
Calumet #CC9998U,255,GL


Leica MP Body (1956/57) w/Case, 50mm & Leicavit MP
Yes you read right!  This really is an Original Leica Chrome MP set up for Auction!

Leica MP-241 with Leicavit MP Winder, Original 1956/57 50mm Summicron Lens and Fitted Accessory Case with provision for extra height and Cutout for wind lever!!!

Kind of takes your breath away, but this is the real deal; possibly a once in a lifetime chance to add the rarest of the rare to your collection. (Hove Collectors rates this Chrome MP w/Winder MP a “9”…)

Wow, what do you say about a legend?  Books have been written about this scarce beauty, of which only 311 examples are known to have been produced. Rather than try to condense volumes and submit all facts on this well-known and scarcest of the scarce in this listing I will stick to the high points.

·         It came from an estate, and this as well as their other cameras have been in proper storage for a very long time (Approx 20 plus years)

·         The camera seems to be in perfect/very nice working order, but the factory seal has been broached.

o   Our suspicion is that it was serviced by a good Leica repairman, Perhaps even Leica in  Rockleigh, but their records do not go back that far and they were unable to confirm.

o   We will not warranty this camera as we do not want to risk having it serviced

·         It has the original Triangular Lugs (with almost no wear)

·         It has the original Two-Stroke Wind Head (has not been upgraded)

·         Frame Lines 50, 90, 135 without Depth of Field Notch

·         M2 Style Frame Counter

·         Includes Case (very nice shape) with provisions for Leicavit MP

·         Has original MP Winder

·         Has minimal Exterior Wear

o   No dents or dings

o   A few minor bright marks here and there

o   All Vulcanite is intact and in good shape

·         Interior of Camera has almost no signs of wear

o   See images….

·         Has original correct vintage 50mm Summicron

o   Very clean

o   Good working condition

All other questions we will let this camera answer for itself through pictures.  We are selling it at Auction, so please do not email us with Buy-it-now offers.  We know what this camera is worth and we want to see it go to the highest bidder.  One thing is certain; the person with the highest offer will own this camera.  When you will have another chance.. If the Hove Collectors Guide is accurate you might have to wait as long as ten years till the next one is offered.

It is being offered at a very low starting bid with no reserve.  We welcome overseas bidders from select markets to bid on the near mint gem.

 

Lots of luck with your bidding.


 

Refunds, Terms and Conditions
All items sold through the Calumet Clearance Center are warranted to be as described and in working condition (unless otherwise noted in listing). If the item is defective or materially different than the description, you must notify us within five days of receiving the item. If we can't correct the issue, we'll gladly accept the return and issue you a full refund. Service issues on some items that are sold as new, demo, or refurbished may need to be addressed directly by the manufacturer (as specified in the listing).

After the Auction
Feel free to respond to the automatic invoice generated by eBay after you have successfully bid on and won an item. It's easy to use their checkout procedure and to send payment via PayPal. If you need the item shipped outside the continental United States, it is best if you confirm the total by contacting us through eBay "My Messages" prior to remitting funds. Check below to see if sales tax needs to be applied for your area.

Sales Tax
Residents of New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia and California are required to pay appropriate local sales tax. Please consult the applicable Tax Table to ensure the correct amount is sent in payment. Payment For Verified eBay users, our preferred method of payment is PayPal. We also accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. All payment arrangements should be made within five working days of the close of the auction or purchase.

Note: Orders can only be shipped to the Billing Address associated with your payment. We will not ship to an address other than the one listed with your billing/payment.

Shipping
We ship to most domestic and international locations unless a listing is specified as "U.S. Only." All eBay orders must be shipped; we do not offer local pick up. Our default shipping services are U.S. Priority Mail or UPS Ground, F.O.B. location specified in the listing. However, if you prefer, we can, for an additional cost, ship via UPS Air or FedEx Air Services. If you have any questions about shipping, please contact us through eBay "My Messages".

Shipping and Handling
We are committed to keeping your shipping charges as low as possible. We'll gladly combine orders and work with you to find the best shipping method for your order.

A Note to Foreign Bidders
Please be aware that there may be additional Customs Fees, Brokerage Fees and or Duty/Taxes that are the responsibility of and must be paid for by the Buyer. Calumet policy prohibits us from falsifying the value of any merchandise on export shipping/ declaration documentation. So please do not ask us for this sort of accommodation.

On Oct-05-12 at 13:19:54 PDT, seller added the following information:

In response to a question, we confirmed that the chassis number matches the serial number on the top of the camera.

Questions and answers about this item

No questions or answers have been posted about this item.
Ask a question




04726

Place bid

Time left:
Current bid:
(Approximately ##1##)
Shipping:
Import charges:
Your max bid:
Your max bid:
By clicking Confirm bid, you commit to buy this item from the seller if you are the winning bidder.
By clicking Confirm bid, you are committing to buy this item from the seller if you are the winning bidder and have read and agree to the Global Shipping Program terms and conditions - opens in a new window or tab. Import charges previously quoted are subject to change if you increase you maximum bid amount.
Cancel
Loading...
Resume bidding, if the page does not update immediately.
Place bid
Review and confirm your bid
Bid confirmation
d
h
m
s
day
hour
hours
FREE shipping
See item description
Calculate
(Approximately ##1##)
(Enter ##1## or more)
(Enter more than ##1##)
Your max bid:
Increase max bid
Place bid
Confirm bid
Increase max bid
Cancel
Change bid
Close
, you've been outbid. Don't let it get away - bid again!
, you're the highest bidder on this item. Hope you win it!
, you're the first bidder. Hope you win!
, you're currently the high bidder, but you're close to getting outbid.
, this auction is almost over and you're currently the high bidder.
, you're the high bidder, but the reserve price hasn't been met.
Please enter your bid again.
Please enter a valid number as the bid price.
Enter an amount that is equal or greater than the minimum bid required. This can be found under the bid entry box.
Maximum bids can't be lowered once they're submitted.
This seller requires the buyer to have a PayPal account to purchase this item. Get a PayPal account here .
Your bid is greater than or equal to the Buy It Now price. We recommend you purchase this item via Buy It Now. If you still wish to bid, you may do so below.
Time left:
Current bid:
(approximately ##1##)
Your maximum bid:
(approximately ##1##)
Increase your maximum bid:
By clicking 1 Click Bid, you commit to buy this item from the seller if you're the winning bidder. Learn moreabout 1-click bid - opens in a new window or tab
day
hour
min
sec
days
hours
mins
secs
(approximately ##1##)
Winning bid:
Starting bid:
Close
Congrats! The auction has ended and you're the winner.
The auction has ended, but the reserve price was not met.
Sorry, the auction has ended and you were outbid.
Good news, you're the high bidder.
Sorry, you've been outbid.
You're the high bidder, but the reserve price is not met.
Please enter a higher amount than the current bid.
Maximum bids cannot be lowered once submitted.
Please enter a valid number.