Revised: 9/23/2015

Please Note: The correct nomenclature for this item is MBK1000B. It was made by Zeiss not Leitz as stated in the catalog.

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE ERNST LEITZ MKB1000 B “MECHANISCH-BEWEGLICH BEOBACHTER-KAMMER” MG15 TRAINING CAMERA DEVICE.

SN 12067. Exquisite Leitz MKB1000 B training camera device as used for instruction of Luftwaffe gunners before and during WWII. This intricate & expensively made device mimics the look & feel of the MG15, the primary defensive machine gun in use on most WWII German bombers. Made by the famous Ernst Leitz, Wetzlar optical company, to the same exacting standards as their “Leica” cameras, it incorporates integrated controls for the lens aperture, cloud filter density and exposure “shot” number counter. In conjunction with an additional Leitz projector device, the MKB1000 B was used to train gunners to track and lead aircraft with images of planes projected onto a wall, with the internal camera recording the procedure by making film exposures for each “shot” as the gun mimics firing. With appropriate sights it was also used for similar training in actual flying conditions against simulated “enemy” aircraft attack. This particular example is SN 12067, Fl Nr90292 (Flieger Nummer-essentially an Luftwaffe stock number for reordering of parts or replacement etc.). In overall excellent working condition comes with a 15X75 exposure 35mm film cassette and a 75 exposure clockwork motordrive magazine (which had to be changed by the trainee gunner every 75 “shots” as the MG15), this MKB1000 is the later “B” variant with two image lens systems simultaneously recording the aim on the target and the internal clock for each “shot”. The MGK1000 also comes with a quality reproduction of the L.Dv. 319/2 manual as well as a short bulletin describing the weapon and calibration. This would make a terrific addition to any machine gun or Luftwaffe focused collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Everything appears to be complete and functions. A few minor scuffs and occasional paint loss on the camera/projector body. The wooden grip & rear part of the assembly has an occasional scratch & ding, but presents very well. No visible chips or scratches on any of the lenses. 43475-3 DW (7,000-12,000) – Lot 3738

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Auction: Firearms - October 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3738	$0.00	Revised: 9/23/2015 Please Note: The correct nomenclature for this item is MBK1000B. It was made by Zeiss not Leitz as stated in the catalog. EXCEPTIONALLY RARE ERNST LEITZ MKB1000 B “MECHANISCH-BEWEGLICH BEOBACHTER-KAMMER” MG15 TRAINING CAMERA DEVICE. SN 12067. Exquisite Leitz MKB1000 B training camera device as used for instruction of Luftwaffe gunners before and during WWII. This intricate & expensively made device mimics the look & feel of the MG15, the primary defensive machine gun in use on most WWII German bombers. Made by the famous Ernst Leitz, Wetzlar optical company, to the same exacting standards as their “Leica” cameras, it incorporates integrated controls for the lens aperture, cloud filter density and exposure “shot” number counter. In conjunction with an additional Leitz projector device, the MKB1000 B was used to train gunners to track and lead aircraft with images of planes projected onto a wall, with the internal camera recording the procedure by making film exposures for each “shot” as the gun mimics firing. With appropriate sights it was also used for similar training in actual flying conditions against simulated “enemy” aircraft attack. This particular example is SN 12067, Fl Nr90292 (Flieger Nummer-essentially an Luftwaffe stock number for reordering of parts or replacement etc.). In overall excellent working condition comes with a 15X75 exposure 35mm film cassette and a 75 exposure clockwork motordrive magazine (which had to be changed by the trainee gunner every 75 “shots” as the MG15), this MKB1000 is the later “B” variant with two image lens systems simultaneously recording the aim on the target and the internal clock for each “shot”. The MGK1000 also comes with a quality reproduction of the L.Dv. 319/2 manual as well as a short bulletin describing the weapon and calibration. This would make a terrific addition to any machine gun or Luftwaffe focused collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Everything appears to be complete and functions. A few minor scuffs and occasional paint loss on the camera/projector body. The wooden grip & rear part of the assembly has an occasional scratch & ding, but presents very well. No visible chips or scratches on any of the lenses. 43475-3 DW (7,000-12,000) – Lot 3738 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - October 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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EXCEPTIONALLY RARE ERNST LEITZ MKB1000 B “MECHANISCH-BEWEGLICH BEOBACHTER-KAMMER” MG15 TRAINING CAMERA DEVICE.