Originally Posted by Oregonmuley
Great timing - I've also wondered about some older cameras i got from my dad. Figure most aren't worth much but always wondered about this one. Any idea of where to find out if this has any value or not. Maybe Joel do you have an idea??

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Your camera is a Leica II f srew mount camera made in 1956. 1,500 were made that year. Over the years the internal parts especially the shutter get sticky because the lubricant starts to resinify/to gum. Try to find a camera doctor who can solve the problem whether you would like to start takting pictures old style again or if you want to sale the treasure.

I used to collect old Leica cameras. Only two are left. A IIf from 1951 and a IIIa from 1938.

Elmer Keith