If you want a VEF Riga original Second War camera, this is the one. Check the history books. The clue here is the depressed engraving 'Made in Latvia'. . Serviced by DAG in 2022 and checked by MS Hobbies repairer in 2024. This camera was stated in the Riga factory under Soviet occupation but finished under German occupation.

A verified genuine WW2 model.

How rare is this type of camera? Well in all the Rigas we have seen over 30 years, we have seen only three with the depressed engraving that shows

Unlike all the many Riga fakes on ebay, this camera has been verified and taken apart to check its authenticity. 

What is nice is that it works perfectly smoothly. Even takes plastic cassettes without too much trouble.

The wind-on is as smooth as it would have been as new.

Remarkably, no dents. 

Reason for selling? I already have a model like this, 12198.

Technical features:

T,B,1-1/1000 shutter - works on all functions.

15mm F3.5 lens

Metric focus scale

Will provide a nice case for no extra charge, and a chance to buy a new cassette that fits perfectly.

Sent Special Delivery from the UK.

Not many type of Rigas come up in this condition, let alone authentic ones, let alone 'overstamped'.

6 month guarantee, as the only European Service Agent of the MInox.8x11 and 35mm.

still no takers will reduce below cost of camera and servicing