JustinYu Posted 2 hours ago Share #1 Posted 2 hours ago Advertisement (gone after registration) I have a Leica IIIC with red curtain. Featuring the special engraving “F-05100” on its top plate. 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! Based on my knowledge, this is a Leica camera belonging to air force, and the seller informed me it belong to the “Croatian Air Force.” Considering that Croatia has strong connection to German Nazi during WWII, this seems entirely plausible. I don't believe it's fake, because fraudsters would easily choose to fake the popular Luftwaffe IIIC rather than an extremely rare type. I verified its serial number, which was indeed produced during wartime, and the red curtain is further evidence of its wartime production. However, I've found no information available. I haven't encountered any other Leica IIIC with the engraving “F-05100” . Therefore, I am asking assistance here. Could you help me determine the historical background and value of this camera? Alternatively, could you provide me with channels to obtain its official documentation? Should I contact Leica directly? Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Based on my knowledge, this is a Leica camera belonging to air force, and the seller informed me it belong to the “Croatian Air Force.” Considering that Croatia has strong connection to German Nazi during WWII, this seems entirely plausible. I don't believe it's fake, because fraudsters would easily choose to fake the popular Luftwaffe IIIC rather than an extremely rare type. I verified its serial number, which was indeed produced during wartime, and the red curtain is further evidence of its wartime production. However, I've found no information available. I haven't encountered any other Leica IIIC with the engraving “F-05100” . Therefore, I am asking assistance here. Could you help me determine the historical background and value of this camera? Alternatively, could you provide me with channels to obtain its official documentation? Should I contact Leica directly? ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/425763-my-leica-iiic-marked-%E2%80%9Cf-05100%E2%80%9D-was-used-by-the-croatian-air-force-is-it-authentic-where-can-i-find-more-information/?do=findComment&comment=5901154'>More sharing options...
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nitroplait Posted 1 hour ago Share #2 Posted 1 hour ago If you send the serial number to info@leica-camera.com they can normally tell you to where the camera was originally delivered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jul Posted 48 minutes ago Share #3 Posted 48 minutes ago (edited) According to: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/a-leica-iiic-croatian-military-rangefinder-camera-9a-c-fd048cfabc?srsltid=AfmBOoqEJAMqlcz_r3YDKkMS4PGWKwjey3NHAYLmpyhvPLx7M0VEVtAI The shutter is working but slow speeds are sticking. "Notes: This camera was delivered to Zagreb, Coratia in to1940 and has a military engraving of 'F-05100' to the top plate, possiably for the Air Force" All typos are from the quoted text. Flint auctions April 16, 2025 Edited 47 minutes ago by Jul Remove useless space Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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