Leitz Leica M3 camera body SS chrome 35mm rangefinder original boxed

Leica M3 Single Stroke Body – Serial No. 1016137 (1959), full working condition

This is a classic Leica M3 rangefinder camera body featuring the desirable Single Stroke advance mechanism. With serial number 1016137, this camera was manufactured in 1959, during the peak of Leica’s precision engineering era.

The M3 is celebrated for its exceptionally bright viewfinder, large 0.91x magnification, and combined rangefinder/viewfinder window, making manual focusing fast and accurate—especially with longer focal length lenses. The Single Stroke version provides a smoother, quicker film advance compared to the earlier double stroke variant, and is favored by collectors and photographers alike.

Key features:

• Leica M bayonet mount

• Single stroke film advance lever

• 0.91x viewfinder magnification

• Framelines for 50mm, 90mm, and 135mm lenses

• Self-timer

• All-metal construction with a durable satin chrome finish

This particular body, serial 1016137, reflects Leica’s renowned craftsmanship. It’s ideal for both collectors seeking an authentic piece of photographic history and photographers wanting to experience the legendary Leica M handling.