Lot 8649
A Deutsche Kriegsmarine "Enigma" cipher machine, Model M3
Orders and Military Collectibles from 1919 onwards | A109r | Live auction | 1186 Lots
Description
The machine with nameplate “M1972” on the keyboard and on the base plate. The three naval-type encryption rotors with 26 Latin letters, made of Bakelite with aluminium hand wheel and the Roman numeral-type designations “I”, “II” and “III”. The serial numbers have been altered to “11030” and feature special wiring, indicating a particular covert connection. The reversal rotor with a differing army number “A19762”. Without battery box; functional testing was carried out using a 4.5 volt battery. Twelve inserted, fully functional cables (tested). Separately manufactured wooden case without the side handles and disc holder; in the lid, the spare lamp panel with ten replica bulbs especially manufactured for the Enigma with flat glass bulbs, and two defective original spare cables. The machine has been carefully overhauled by an expert and is fully functional. The buyer will receive a restoration report and the keys to the special wiring. Of type M2a and M3, 580 machines with serial numbers M1422 to M2001 were delivered in 1939. Machine M1972 therefore dates from late 1939. In 1940, a further 800 machines of type M3 with serial numbers M2002 to M2801 were delivered.Condition: II Questions about the lot?