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Leica Camera Rifle Prototype Expected to Sell For Up To $400,000 in Auction

Jun 9, 2015 by Liron Samuels 8 Comments

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Photo: WestLicht Photographica Auction

Photo: WestLicht Photographica Auctioneica

Described as “one of the rarest and most unusual Leitz accessories”, a New York Leica gun rifle prototype will be auctioned by WestLicht with bids beginning at € 150,000 (~$170,000).

The Kit, including a camera and lenses, dates back to as early as 1939 and is expected to sell for for $370,000-$400,000.

The auction will take place later this month so hurry up and get your money ready.

The happy buyer will get more than just a wooden helve for the obscene amount of money, as the auction house states the following is included:

  • Modified Wetzlar PLOOT mirror housing
  • Special bayonet mount Wetzlar viewfinder engraved ‘Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Germany’ in condenser logo
  • Chrome Leica Standard body with modified baseplate
  • Telyt 4.5/20cm no.272854 with hood
  • Hektor 4.5/13.5cm with hood in short focusing mount and matching red maker’s box
  • Original and extremely rare carrying case RIFUN
Photo: WestLicht Photographica Auction

Photo: WestLicht Photographica Auction

I can appreciate the historic value this kit carries and its importance among collectors, but it seems like a lot of money for a bunch of Leica items that don’t even include the company’s famous red dot.

Seriously though, the items are said to be “in beautiful and 100% original condition” so knock yourself out if you can afford to buy this cool accessory.

Photo: WestLicht Photographica Auction

Photo: WestLicht Photographica Auction

You might also be interested in the collection of 600 vintage cameras we previously featured. Apparently they are once again up for grabs over on eBay.

Photo: WestLicht Photographica Auction

Photo: WestLicht Photographica Auction

[WestLicht via Bokeh]

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Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: Auction, Collector's Item, Gun Rifle, Leica, Prototype, WestLicht

About Liron Samuels

Liron Samuels is a wildlife and commercial photographer based in Israel.

When he isn't waking up at 4am to take photos of nature, he stays awake until 4am taking photos of the night skies or time lapses.

You can see more of his work on his website or follow him on Facebook.

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