Leica DRP

[bmbenear]

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My father recently passed and one of the items I found was a Leica camera. I'm sure he purchased it while in Germany during WWII. It states on top of body: Leica DRP, Ernest Leitz Wetzlar, no 384306.

The lens on the camera states: Leitz Xenon, F=5cm, 1:1.5, no 375549, DRP.

I would really appreciate any history or info on this camera and some sort of value estimate if possible for my homeowner's insurance. This camera is in perfect condition with a original lens cap and brown case.

Thank you in advance for any help.

[doubice]

A couple of posts above yours........:

 

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/78771-inherited-leica-trying-find-valuation.html

and

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/80354-looking-camera-lens-year-issue.html

and

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/156948-leica-historica.html

 

and there is always good old Google. Let your fingers do the walking.....

 

You have wartime vintage 1943 or 1944 Leica IIIc. The camera body is fairly common, unless it is gray or has unusual engravings denoting that it belonged to certain parts of the German Army. The lens is relatively rare - not too many wartime Xenon's left. D.R.P. stands for Deutsches Reichs Patent - German Reich Patent.

 

Best,

 

Jan

[luigi bertolotti]

If you like, send some pictures of the items... in this section of the forum they are always welcome; as Jan said, the lens isn't so common, and is very prone to be damaged (has a "soft" glass) : if by chance, your Xenon is in good shape it can be a well valuable item.

[jc_braconi]

Is it a three or four rings ?

 

[bmbenear]

I've tried to send a couple of pictures from my iPhone showing the camera and lens. Hopefully they will show somw detail of the Leica.

Thanks again for any help.

 

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[greyelm]

A couple of posts above yours........:

 

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/78771-inherited-leica-trying-find-valuation.html

and

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/80354-looking-camera-lens-year-issue.html

and

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/156948-leica-historica.html

 

and there is always good old Google. Let your fingers do the walking.....

 

You have wartime vintage 1943 or 1944 Leica IIIc. The camera body is fairly common, unless it is gray or has unusual engravings denoting that it belonged to certain parts of the German Army. The lens is relatively rare - not too many wartime Xenon's left. D.R.P. stands for Deutsches Reichs Patent - German Reich Patent.

 

Best,

 

Jan

 

I make it a IIIc from 1941/2 which has been converted in the 50s to a IIIf. A nice piece of kit and lens.

 

Malcolm

[luigi bertolotti]

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The lens dates to 1937 and is a "3 rings" version (see JC Braconi post) , which makes it a rather rare item.

[doubice]

I make it a IIIc from 1941/2 which has been converted in the 50s to a IIIf. A nice piece of kit and lens.

 

Malcolm

 

Now that I see the photo of the camera - a wartime IIIc converted to what appears to be a 'black dial' IIIf is also an interesting item. Particularly for those who specialize in unusual conversions.

 

Best,

 

Jan