Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/02

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Subject: [Leica] Camera Identification
From: Carl Lantz <ccwlantz@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Sun, 02 Jan 2000 23:22:13 -0600
 
I been an observer of the LUG digest for several months now and have found
it most interesting and informative as I am in the process of setting up a
darkroom for my retirement (SOON).

I just purchased my first Leica, an M2, and would like some help in
identifying this camera.  Its serial number -10179XX, based on Stephen
Gandy's list and Rogliatti's book shows it to be an ELC M2 from 1961.
I assume this to mean that the camera was to be manufactured by Ernst Leitz
Canada.  Is this a correct assumption?
If manufactured by ELC, in Canada, should the top plate show that place of
manufacture?  My top plate shows Wetzlar, Germany.  TIA

Regards
Carl Lantz