The Leica Pistol, introduced in 1935. Leitz product code SCNOO. This example features a black and nickel finish. A handy accessory that allows you to advance the film smoothly with your left hand.
Once attached, it gives your Barnack Leica an incredibly cool and distinctive appearance! The tripod socket has a small thread.
Compatible with Leica DII, DIII, IIIa, and other models with serial numbers from 159000 onward. Earlier models can also be used if the winding shaft is modified with a notch. However, some earlier cameras, including Leica Model A through early DII and DIII models made around 1933 or earlier, may not be compatible due to the smaller protrusion on the camera body that engages with the Pistol. Please feel free to contact us if you are unsure about compatibility.
Although it has become a rather expensive accessory for enthusiasts these days, the Leica Pistol remains a fascinating item that is always somewhere in the back of the mind of many Barnack Leica users.
A rare find.
This Leica Pistol was previously sold by our shop and has now returned to us after being carefully used by its previous owners. Remarkably, this will be the fourth time we have offered it for sale!
There are some signs of use, including minor scuffs, but the black paint and nickel plating show very little deterioration. Overall, this Leica Pistol is in remarkably beautiful condition. The soft, subdued shine of the nickel finish is particularly attractive.
Fully serviced in 2023, it remains in the same excellent working condition today. The ribbon was replaced by a previous owner.
Depending on the camera body, it may not be possible to advance the film completely with a single pull. In most cases, however, the cause lies with the camera body rather than the Pistol itself. If this occurs, we can adjust the Pistol and camera body to work properly together. Please note that a service fee will apply if the camera body was purchased elsewhere.
A must-have accessory for owners of black and nickel Barnack Leicas. However, examples have become increasingly scarce on the market in recent years, making this a genuinely rare item.
