Leica IIIc and IIIcK Grey without Military Markings

[Jim Lager]

Grey finish Leica IIIc and IIIcK without military markings

Within approximate serial number range 387501-392000 Leitz Wetzlar manufactured grey paint finish Leica IIIc and IIIcK.

Deliveries were made to individuals, dealers, scientific/research/technical institutes, embassies,medical clinics, and schools. Any destination deemed essential to the German military/industrial complex became a customer.

These Leicas carried no military engravings.

After the German capitulation in May 1945 most Leica production went to the Allied Occupation Forces (U.S.Army). U.S.Army personnel, the Amerik.Armee, U.S.Armee, U.S.Army, and Army Exchange Service (A.E.S.)
are present in the handwritten delivery ledgers preserved at Leica Germany.

387514 July 1942

388301 September 1942

388976K December 1942

390480K July 1945

391010K July 1945


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[Erik van Straten]

My wartime IIIc.

I presume this one is also from July 1942.

It still has the original shutter guard.

Erik.

 

[Jim Lager]

Greetings Erik, IIIc 387599 to Berlin on 20.6.42 as a LOOZS ( body only ).
Camera worn but paint looks very good. Thank you for writing, Jim Lager.

 

[Erik van Straten]

Greetings Erik, IIIc 387599 to Berlin on 20.6.42 as a LOOZS ( body only ).
Camera worn but paint looks very good. Thank you for writing, Jim Lager.

Thank you, Jim, I usually have a coated Summar on this one. The camera works very good. I've always thought that it was used professionally in the DDR or in another communist country.

Greetings,

Erik.

 

[nikleitz45]

Good afternoon from France
I also own a grey IIIc K without armu markings number 390859 K
I'm looking to know more about the history of this body
It had been fitted after by Leitz new York with a selis flash baseplate ( engraved same number) and a special leather case

regards

Nik

 

[kangaroo2012]

Hi Jim,
I have had a grey non military 111cK with step for 40 years bought in Sydney from a German Leica dealer It has body number 390705, 1943-46 a 5cm f= 2 Summitar #586112 , 1942. White K on shutter curtain which is damaged so does not work.
Grey paint is in good condition.
Regards
Philip Ramsden Sydney

 

[Bob]

Hi Jim,
I have had a grey non military 111cK with step for 40 years bought in Sydney from a German Leica dealer It has body number 390705, 1943-46 a 5cm f= 2 Summitar #586112 , 1942. White K on shutter curtain which is damaged so does not work.
Grey paint is in good condition.
Regards
Philip Ramsden Sydney

Hello Philip,

You might get better feedback, and a quicker response if you email Jim. If you need Jim’s email let me know and I will PM you. I don’t think Jim hangs out at RFF much anymore.

I’m sure he will be interested in your IIIcK and lens. He will probably look it up in the archives and provide you with a lot of additional information. He loves hearing about new found wartime IIIcK’s.

Can you provide pictures ?. Love to see your camera & lens. Thanks.

 

[kangaroo2012]

Thanks Bob,
I have Jim's email address so will photograph the camera and post here and to him.
Cheers
Philip