A special and rare transitional model: this Leica IIIc without slow speed mechanism, presumably produced during the transition from the IIIc to the later IIIf. This makes this specimen historically interesting for collectors and enthusiasts of Leica technology. Equipped with the original Leitz Elmar 5cm f/3.5 lens, this camera radiates pure Bauhaus functionality and German precision. The Leica IIIc was produced from 1940 by Ernst Leitz Wetzlar. The model represented an important step in Leica history, with a cast top and bottom plate that made the body more robust than its predecessors. This specific specimen carries serial number 570404, indicating a year of manufacture in the mid-1940s. Unique is the absence of the slow speed mechanism – characteristic of this transitional series towards the later IIIf. The Leitz Elmar 5cm f/3.5 lens is collapsible, compact, and beloved for its characterful rendering and high sharpness. The glass of this specimen is clear and clean, without disturbing inclusions. Mechanically, the shutter sounds healthy and consistent. As is customary with a vintage Leica, we do recommend a CLA (clean, lubricate, adjust) for intensive use. Details: Model: Leica IIIc transitional model (without slow speed) Type: 35mm rangefinder camera Decade: 1940s Lens: Leitz Elmar 5cm f/3.5, collapsible Serial number: 570404 Special feature: transitional model IIIc/IIIf, no slow speed mechanism Housing: black vulcanite with chrome, very well preserved Condition: exceptionally beautiful, lens clear, shutter functions well, CLA recommended The cosmetic condition is remarkably fine: the black vulcanite is intact, the chrome shines with minimal signs of use. The interior and film transport look clean, without damage.