Leica M3 Betriebsk. with serial number : M3-1228

This is a Leica M3 Betriebsk. camera which was part of the Rogliatti's collection. It comes with the certificate from the Rogliatti's estate included. This outfit is published in the coloured pages of Rogliatti's book ,"Leica the First 70 Years" (it is published on page number : 26) . It is in a used condition as should be as they meant to be used inside of the factory. Too many new or Mint M Betriebsk cameras have appeared in the past years on the market. There are a few opinions on encoded "Betriebsk" on Leica-M cameras. One interpretation presented by online discussion group was, they are bodies confined to internal use copies for cross-examination. Next version of explanation is, these units are simply pre-production copies which are/were intended for regional distributors as a form of preview as well as pre-market evaluation.The plastic container was used inside of the Leitz factory for keeping the Leica M-cameras while they were waiting to be repaired. So this is a very rare original item used inside of the factory which you do not see that much. 

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