Leica IIIc
LTM Introduced in 1940, the Leica IIIc represents the most radical structural redesign in the history of the "Barnack" Leica. Driven by the rugged demands of World War II, Leica ditched the artisanal, multi-piece brass shell of earlier models in favor of a single, incredibly tough die-cast metal chassis. It is slightly longer, far more robust, and famous among collectors for its fascinating wartime variations.