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The first universal finder, introduced in 1931. Reverse-image type, commonly known as the Pistol VIDOM. Black paint finish.
This example is the VISET model, with built-in frames for 35mm, 50mm, 90mm, and 135mm lenses. The Germany engraving suggests that it was likely intended for export.
By rotating the eyepiece-side dial 45 degrees, the image can be switched to correct left-right orientation, although the image will then be inverted vertically.
The condition of this piece is simply astonishing. It feels like an out-of-place artifact from the past, as if a brand-new item from the period has appeared in the present day. The original box is also frighteningly beautiful.
This is one of those pieces that should not be mounted on a camera, but preserved as part of Leica’s cultural heritage and passed on to the next generation.

No signs of use can be seen. It appears to have been preserved in the same condition as when it left the factory in the early 1930s, more than 90 years ago. It is as if it had arrived in the present day by time machine.
The paint surface shows both glossy and semi-gloss areas. Since the paint is thin on the edges, the brass base can be seen faintly through it, adding a wonderful accent.
All functions work properly, and the finder view is also good. It felt almost too precious even to touch, so we decided not to carry out a mounting test...
A truly exceptional condition that is almost impossible to find.