Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/07/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Gary, This camera may have been one that started out as a normal M3 and was returned to the factory for an MP (Professional) conversion. I think these conversions were done in the early 60's. The serial numbers on the converted M3's would not have the *P* appended to it that the original Leica MP's had. BTW, the list of M3 serial numbers that I have shows that it was from a 1965 allocation but my list could be wrong. Congratulations, Bud > Hi Nathan, > > The serial number is 1129202 and I know it was manufactured in 1962, but > any information regarding why Leica manufactured these self-timerless > cameras has been elusive. Has anyone on the list managed to find out who > originally owned their secondhand pride and joy? > > Gary >