One-of-a-Kind Leica Rifle Camera Used by the Luftwaffe Could Fetch $160,000
A unique Leica rifle camera developed for the German Luftwaffe is set to be auctioned with an estimated value of $160,000. This one-of-a-kind camera features a distinctive olive green finish and is designed for both tripod and handheld use. The auction will take place on June 13 in Wetzlar, Germany, and includes other notable items.
- ▪The Leica Astro Berlin camera is the only known model of its kind.
- ▪It has a starting bid of €60,000 and an estimated sale price of €120,000 to €140,000.
- ▪The auction is part of the Leitz Auction number 48, scheduled for June 13.
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One-of-a-Kind Leica Rifle Camera Used by the Luftwaffe Could Fetch $160,000 May 27, 2026 Matt Growcoot The only known example of the Astro Berlin camera stock developed for the German Luftwaffe. A unique camera made for war and developed by the German Luftwaffe is expected to sell for somewhere around $160,000 at auction next month. freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "PetaPixel_728x90_ATF_Desktop", slotId: "PetaPixel_728x90_ATF_Desktop" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "PetaPixel_300x600_300x250_320x50_Mobile", slotId: "PetaPixel_300x600_300x250_320x50_Mobile" }); The Leica Astro Berlin camera is the only known model of its kind.
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