Leica M3 black paint

One of the very early M3 cameras produced in black paint finish by Leitz Wetzlar on special order. Only about 90 pieces were originally prepared like this, still before the first official black paint Leica M3 batch. Extremely scarce, with double stroke film winding mechanism and black frame counter. Camera in used condition with an attractive, authentic patina. Leitz Wetzlar "£" repair seal. With black paint Summicron 5 cm f/2 Nr. 1582164, the optics with slight particle inclusions, abrasion in the coating (front element); black paint Summicron 9 cm f/2 Nr. 1741695, the optics with slight dust inclusions. Provenance: Allen collection. Literature: Douglas So, "Black Paint Leica", p. 165ff.; Lars Netopil, "Die frühen schwarz lackierten Leica M3 (The early black paint Leica M3)", Vidom 105, p. 44ff.