72 - Almaz | TSVVS 1949

Almaz | TSVVS 1949 Estimate: €2,600–3,000 Year: 1949 Serial No.: 263 Condition: B/A English: Soviet 35mm rangefinder camera produced for the Topographical Service of the Soviet Air Force (TSVVS). The camera combines a Leica-derived body design with a simplified Contax-type bayonet mount for 50 mm lenses and is distinguished by its heavy brass body, matte nickel finish, and high-quality construction. This camera belongs to the rare first engraved production run of 1949, of which only approximately 320 examples are believed to have been made. It is fitted with a Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 2/5 cm, no. 2687415. The camera is in beautiful, original, and working condition, complete with the rare TSVVS lens cap and the original leather case stamped “TSVVS.” German: Soviet 35mm rangefinder camera for the Topographic Service of the Soviet Air Force (TSVVS). The camera combines a body design derived from Leica with a simplified Contax bayonet mount for 50mm lenses and is characterized by its heavy brass body, matte nickel-plated finish, and high build quality. This particular example belongs to the rare first engraved production run from 1949, of which only about 320 were made. Equipped with a Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 2/5 cm, No. 2687415. In beautiful, original, and fully functional condition, with a rare TSVVS lens cap and an original leather case stamped with “TSVVS.”