Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/01/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 98-01-16 00:09:57 EST, you write: << I own a nice Leica III (black) # 1224xx. The lens has no serial number on the outside. It is a 50 mm Elmar. Were the lenses produced in that era (1933) without serial number at all or is the number engraved somewhere inside? Thank you for your attention. Robert B. >> Robert, Use a magnifying glass and a bright light and inspect the ring that surrounds the front lens element on the front of the lens. There should be very small numbers engraved in the ring that holds the front lens element in place, but it is very hard to see. And congratulations on your jewel of a camera. I, too, have one from five years later -- 1938. It's a IIIb. Charlie