A 1956 Leica If red dial 35mm rangefinder body, serial number 815428. The red dial variant is the more desirable late‑production version, featuring improved shutter speed markings and refined mechanical operation. Designed without a built‑in viewfinder or rangefinder, the Leica If was intended for use with external optical finders and specialised applications. Compact, precise and mechanically elegant, it remains a highly collectible Barnack‑style Leica.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very Good Shutter sticks at 1/25 and will require service for full operational accuracy.
Included
Leica If red dial body (serial 815428)
Collectors Notes
Red dial Leica screw‑mount bodies are particularly sought after due to their later production, improved shutter calibration and enhanced usability. The Leica If represents one of the final iterations of the Barnack lineage, combining mature post‑war engineering with a minimalist, purpose‑built design. Known shutter behaviour adds transparency and makes this an excellent candidate for collectors who value originality and may choose to service the camera for full restoration.
Key Features
Leica If red dial body produced in 1956
Serial number 815428
Late‑production shutter speed markings
Barnack‑style compact design
No built‑in viewfinder or rangefinder
Leica M39 screw mount
Precision brass construction
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