[Leica] M3 information

[Howard L Ritter Jr]

Thanks for the link, Nathan. Now I know that my own M3 (DS, also with DR Summicron, eyes, and Leicameter) comes from a batch of 3250 produced in Q1 1958. I became the caretaker of this kit when I bought it from a camera shop in Wiesbaden while I was stationed there in the early ‘80s. 

Seems as though it may have ~tripled in value in 37 years. 3% annual appreciation isn’t much of an investment, so good thing it’s long since become part of my life and will remain a family heirloom, thanks to my son the photographer.

—howard

> On Dec 7, 2019, at 1:48 AM, Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu> wrote:
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> As Don said, the prices seem reasonable, but I would add that you should look at the serial number of the M3. If it is very high or very low, that may increase the value of the camera. See here: https://www.cameraquest.com/mtype.htm
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> Cheers,
> Nathan
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>> On 7 Dec 2019, at 01:04, Aram via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
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>> Hi.  A friend of mine knows a friend who knows a person who has a nice M3 
>> single throw, with case, 50/2 dual range lens and MC meter attached and a 
>> case left to her by her late husband.  I think he is was the original owner. 
>> Through that chain, it found me as the only person she knows who is familiar 
>> with Leica, but my experience is R based, not M based.  I checked it out and 
>> it seems to be in fine, make that very fine condition.  I could not figure 
>> out the lightmeter, but it did respond to light.  It was really fun handling 
>> such a nice piece of gear.  At any rate, the second person in the chain said 
>> he would help the first person in the chain sell it, but I have no idea what 
>> to say it is worth other than what I have seen on E-bay.  My guess is around 
>> $90-$1000 for the body, $600 for the lens as it lacks the goggles, maybe $85 
>> for the meter and maybe $30 for the case?  Am I way off base or does this 
>> sound reasonable?
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>> Aram
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>> Aram Langhans
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