Leica nº serie 5530 cromo

[estenopo]

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Hello. There are many opinions on the forum about the 1928 Leica Ia, later chromed. I have this one, number 5530, and it raises many questions for me. The engravings are very faint due to the (glossy) finish on the top and bottom plates. I don't know what kind of finish it has; it doesn't seem very smooth. Otherwise, I believe it's authentic. Any opinions would be appreciated.

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[jc_braconi]

Certainly a black painted one defaced and next chromed, the serial number testimonies his outrage...

[jerzy]

engravings are shallow beacuse of technology process for filling engravings with bismuth alloy on black painted cameras. With exception of focusing knob (and chrome plating) camera seem to be in original condition

[willeica]

3 hours ago, jerzy said:

engravings are shallow beacuse of technology process for filling engravings with bismuth alloy on black painted cameras. With exception of focusing knob (and chrome plating) camera seem to be in original condition

I agree. Chromed, but, otherwise, more original than most from that era.

 

William