Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/01/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Although usual, the xxx information is insufficient. It can be a Leica Standard, II, III, or IIIa - it depends on the next number. The year is correct, at least. The lens number is either at the lever of the focus ring, or scratched in at the tube/bottom (inside). Alf. - ------------------------------------------- At 12:37 01.01.1998 EST, you wrote: > >Your inquiry concerning a 1938 Leica moved me to take mine out and look at it. >I found the serial number to be close to yours; namely: # 271xxx. However, I >cannot find the serial number on the lens which is a Leitz, ELmar, 50mm >F3.5? Questions: l. Where do I look for lens ser. no.? 2. What Leica >body do I have...how is it identified, etc.? P.S. I'm a Leica user not a >collector, and any background information members of the LUG can provide on >this "outfit" would be greatly appreciated! > >Leon >LP6@aol.com >