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 cover, preseries
#155-no lens----smooth black cover - seen on ebay
#173----?-------smooth black cover - Photo Arsenal
#398----?-------totally black, matte cover - private collection Russia
#489----?-------smooth black cover - DVD Technik
#575----?-------Vulcanite----according to Princelle
#608----?-------smooth black cover - ?
#911----?-----smooth black cover - Alexey Nikitin
#927----?-------Vulcanite----Alexey Nikitin
#968----?-------smooth brown cover - 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