Probably the first year issue of the famous Leica copy. The parts of the camera, that normally should be chromed are "galvanized" up to No. #5.800. This transitional finish is the result of the lack of chrome in the new factory.
Produced: 1934-1935
Engravings on camera top: „ФЭД Трудкоммуна им. Ф.Э. Дзержинского. Харьков“
Shutter: 1/20s, 1/30s, 1/40s, 1/60s, 1/100s, 1/200s, 1/500s + Z.
Serial number range: up to # 6.000 [According to Princelle].
known examples
camera SN / lens SN / cover material#0058---?----smooth black, preseries #155-no lens--smooth black-seen on ebay #173----?-----smooth black-Photo Arsenal #398----?-----totally black, matte cover - private collection Russia #489----?-----smooth black-DVD Technik #575----?-----Vulcanite----according to Princelle
#608----?-----smooth black-? #911----?-----smooth black-Alexey Nikitin #927----?-----Vulcanite----Alexey Nikitin
#968----?-----smooth brown-Alain Berry #1195---?-----Vulcanite----according to Allegro
#1233-1276/14-Vulcanite----Christian G. (Niko80)
#1511---?-----Vulcanite----Aidas
#4643---?-----Vulcanite----Aidas
#5167---?-----Vulcanite, partly chromed - private collection Russia
#5682---?-----Vulcanite---Massimo Bertacchi
#5890---?-----Vulcanite, chromed - Juhani
#5899---?-----Vulcanite, chromed - U. Witte