Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/07/24

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Subject: [Leica] Serial Number asterisk
From: "Sal DiMarco,Jr." <sdmp007@pressroom.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 06:51:32 -0400
 
Danial,
    It is generally thought to mean a duplicate serial number. Orginally,
Leica did it to help customers who had cameras or lenses stolen avoid
additional custom duties.
    Also, it was a way to overcome the accidental engraving of the same
serial number during production.
    You have a very interesting collectible.
Happy Snaps,
Sal