Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Gary, I believe these were the first models made in Solms after the move from Wetzlar. After a year or so, the "Leica" was returned to the front. Bryan - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Blakeley" <blakeley@helix.net> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2000 12:50 PM Subject: [Leica] M6 Engraving > I've just bought a black M6. It's seen a lot of use, but it's in good shape. > I didn't realize, until after I'd had it for a day, that the front was only > engraved M6, in large type, not Leica M6. Its serial number is 1743837, so > it's obviously not one of the first models. The back is engraved LEICA GMBH > GERMANY, and the red roundel reads Leica. Anyone know why this variation > came about? > > Gary Blakeley >