Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/08/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]John Barnier wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > I'm new to this list, so please excuse any unintented blunders in my > initial procedures. > > I have a friend who owns a very old, very exquisite Leica 3F (I didn't > see the designation, that's the model he says It is). > It's complete with five lenses, viewing attchments, lens hoods, filters, > etc, etc, etc. It's in pristine shape, with serial number 536620. Any > idea how old it is? He's not interested in selling it as such, just > curious about its origins. > > Does the serial number give an indication the date of manufacture? If so, > how can he research that? Any help will be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks in advance, > > John Barnier > > John Barnier > 12560 Morris Trail North > Marine on St. Croix, > Minnesota 55047 USA > jb@dgi.netI believe it to be a 111f built in 1950/51. Regards Peter pjb@netspace.net.au