Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/08/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Fakes are common..... There was a time when you neeed to go through some really tough hoops to get a top cover plate replaced.... But I have heard that during one ( of many ) house cleanings of old equipment in Leica, that the engraving machines and dies were sold. To change the serial number of a camera, yuou only need a blank top plate and one of these machines. Yes, there may be a hidden place where Leica puts the serial number, hidden from view, but to the average collector, he will not have the skill to get to that number.... and a fake is born. Top plates are commonly available through eBay. No big deal....except if you collect the cameras, and are willing to pay a premium for a rare serial number. Commn fakes..... Eisenhower M3, QE2 M3, Stereo Leica ( I have seen this one myself, made in Britain by a really talented restoration repairman) .... anyone want to add more? Was there ever a book on Leica fakes? Frank Filippone red735i@earthlink.net