Leica IIIg black paint 'Swedish Army' *

An extremely rare military Leica IIIg in original, unrestored condition, with matching Elmar 2.8/5cm no.1635366. In very good working condition, with an attractive patina of use around the edges. Black paint variants of Leica cameras from the 1950s are usually versions for press photographers. In one case, however, a military client also decided on the less conspicuous black finish: for the Swedish military Leitz produced 100 Leica IIIf cameras as well as 125 IIIg cameras in the black paint finish. The IIIg cameras bore the serial numbers 987901 - 988025 and were additionally engraved with the three 'Crowns of Sweden' on the rear side of the top plate. The Elmar 2.8/5cm lenses were finished in silver chrome and engraved with the same emblem. It is one of the most attractive Leica cameras ever made.