{"product_id":"leica-if-35mm-rangefinder-body-1956-serial-815428","title":"Leica If Red Dial 35mm Rangefinder Body 1956 – Serial 815428","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eShutter sticks at 1\/25 and will require service for full operational accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeica If red dial body (serial 815428)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeica If red dial body produced in 1956\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number 815428\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate‑production shutter speed markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarnack‑style compact design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo built‑in viewfinder or rangefinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeica M39 screw mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision brass construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO Keywords\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeica If red dial, Leica If 1956, Leica serial 815428, Leica screw mount body, Barnack Leica camera, vintage Leica rangefinder, Leica LTM body, collectible Leica camera, Leica 1950s body, classic Leica 35mm camera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53030247170390,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP4131_56a0475b-8e9c-4eed-8a3a-6f7fd617e7d6.jpg?v=1775298824","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/leica-if-35mm-rangefinder-body-1956-serial-815428","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}