Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/06/05

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To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: Re: Military Leicas
From: photo-op@ix.netcom.com (Bill & Sherril)
Date: Wed, 5 Jun 1996 12:23:39 -0700

You wrote: 
>
>
>I am considering the purchase of a defaced Luftwaffen IIIC. Does 
anyone	
>on the list know of a good method to check the authenticity? This
>particular camera does have FI number on top. Could this number be
>traced in some way? Does the fact that the "Luftwaffen Eigentum" has
>been completely removed add any credibility?
>
>Any information, even general discussion from those with experience in 

>this area, would be much appreciated.
>
>Thanks
>
>Grant
>

Hello Grant,

That Leica magazine that is published in Germany (they publish in 
English) dild a series of articals last year on counterfit Leicas.
That would be a great first step.

Bill