{"product_id":"1939-leica-iiib-35mm-rangefinder-very-good-working-condition_395799912460_","title":"Leica IIIb 35mm Rangefinder 1939 – Serial 317688 – Very Good Working Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeica \u003cstrong\u003eIIIb\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm rangefinder camera from \u003cstrong\u003e1939\u003c\/strong\u003e, serial \u003cstrong\u003e317688\u003c\/strong\u003e, presented in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good Working Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. The IIIb introduced the improved combined viewfinder\/ rangefinder window arrangement, offering more convenient focusing compared with earlier Barnack models. This example remains fully operational and represents a well‑preserved pre‑war Leica with classic engineering and period‑correct handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good Working\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter fires correctly across tested speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRangefinder aligned and focusing accurately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewfinder clear with typical age‑related marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls smooth and responsive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome finish in very good cosmetic condition for age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVulcanite intact with light wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eINCLUDED\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeica IIIb body (serial 317688)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Barnack Leica design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved IIIb combined viewfinder\/rangefinder window layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable pre‑war mechanical construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 35mm rangefinder body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Leica screw‑mount lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOMPATIBILITY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeica LTM (M39) screw‑mount lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeica Elmar, Summar, Summitar and other period lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern LTM lenses with appropriate hood\/filter choices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOLLECTORS NOTES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIIIb\u003c\/strong\u003e occupies a special place in Leica history as one of the last pre‑war Barnack models, offering improved ergonomics while retaining the classic compact form. Examples from 1939 with clean cosmetics and full working order are increasingly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of early Leica engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSEO KEYWORDS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeica IIIb 1939, Leica Barnack camera, Leica screw‑mount, Leica rangefinder UK\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49465473925462,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP9571_0ceea546-7f0a-459a-91a6-d6756990fa1c.jpg?v=1788422249","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/1939-leica-iiib-35mm-rangefinder-very-good-working-condition_395799912460_","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}