dR.nEGRO Posted May 11, 2015 Share #1 Posted May 11, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello, my name is Ernest, can anyone help me with this camera? Any reference will be nice for me. Sorry to trouble you, regards ! Ernest. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/244921-gold-plated-crocodile-skin-leica/?do=findComment&comment=2814559'>More sharing options...
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luigi bertolotti Posted May 11, 2015 Share #2 Posted May 11, 2015 Welcome to the Forum !!! Most probably, it's a Russian copy of a Leica II / model D, with finishings that mimic the well known Leica I "Luxus" : not a rare item, Russians made thousands of such items. More difficult it is an original Leitz body repainted and re-covered : several mechanical details in the top do suggest it's a copy from the Soviet factories (FED/Kransogorsk) which did made those Leica copies, usually with "normal" finishings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabears Posted May 11, 2015 Share #3 Posted May 11, 2015 Agree with Luigi, Fed-Luxus model Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 11, 2015 Share #4 Posted May 11, 2015 The well-known Leica крокодил. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted May 11, 2015 Share #5 Posted May 11, 2015 100% pure Russian fakery! Probably made in the 70's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted May 12, 2015 Share #6 Posted May 12, 2015 It's the snake I feel sorry for, but I could laugh at these Russian fakes all day (unless I have something better to do). Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pecole Posted May 12, 2015 Share #7 Posted May 12, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello, my name is Ernest, can anyone help me with this camera? Any reference will be nice for me. Sorry to trouble you, regards ! Ernest. I saw one very similar - except that the "snake" covering was green (!) - sold last year in Brasil for the equivalent of 130 euros. If I had had the occasion, I'd have bought it, just for the fun... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dR.nEGRO Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted May 14, 2015 Thank you to all of you ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckrider Posted May 19, 2015 Share #9 Posted May 19, 2015 may I link for Your enjoyment and enlightment a genuine one? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2502752/Last-surviving-gold-plated-Leica-Luxus-II-camera-sell-1-7million.html have a look at the front window and it's step on the right side (front view) and the release button and ring around, with this knowledge You'll recognise most of Russian fakes. Different type of engraving at serialnumber and lens are one more easy to realise fakes. Thomas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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