A rare New York Leica Gun Rifle Prototype is expected to fetch €330,000–€350,000 (approximately $340,000–$400,000) at a WestLicht photography auction. The rifle camera comes with a modified Wetzlar PLOOT mirror housing no. 3201 and a special bayonet-mount Wetzlar viewfinder engraved “Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Germany” in condenser logo form, along with a chrome Leica Standard body no. 333361 with a modified baseplate, a Telyt 4.5/20cm lens no. 272854 with hood, a Hektor 4.5/13.5cm lens no. 326299 with hood in a short focusing mount, and a matching red maker’s box, as well as the original and extremely rare RIFUN carrying case. WestLicht notes that the kit is 100% original and in perfect working condition. If you are interested in placing a bid, visit the WestLicht auction website and look for lot #33.
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