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Leica M3 with Asterisk
Leica M3 with Asterisk
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Leica M3 aus der Serie 1135001 - 1135100, die offiziell mit einem Stern (*) hinter der Seriennummer graviert waren. Offenbar handelt es sich in diesem Fall nicht um eine Kennzeichnung für doppelt vergebene Seriennummern - die M3 mit diesen Nummern wurden ausschließlich mit der "Stern"-Gravur geliefert. Vermutlich wurden diese 100 Kameras zunächst zurückbehalten, als das Produktionsende der M3 absehbar war, so dass zu späteren Zeiten noch auf diesen Bestand zurückgegriffen werden konnte. Die Auslieferung erfolgte überwiegend erst ab November 1968, vereinzelt sogar bis 1973.
In schönem Originalzustand mit Summicron 1:2/50 mm Nr. 2279696 mit leichter Trübung. Leitz Wetzlar "£"-Montagesiegel.

Dabei: Vorderdeckel, Bereitschaftstasche.

Literatur: James L. Lager, "Leica, an illustrated History", Vol. I (cameras), S. 182.

Leica M3 from the series 1135001 - 1135100, which were officially engraved with an asterisk (*) behind the serial number. Apparently, in this case this is not an indication for duplicated serial numbers - the M3s with these numbers were shipped exclusively with the "asterisk" engraving. Presumably, these 100 cameras were initially withheld, when the end of production of the M3 was foreseeable, so that at later times could still be resorted to this stock. The delivery took place predominantly only from November 1968, partly even up to the year 1973.
In nice original condition with Summicron 50 mm f/2 Nr. 2279696 with slight haze. Leitz Wetzlar "£" assembly seal.

Included: Front cap, everready case.

Literature: James L. Lager, "Leica, an Illustrated History", Vol. I (cameras), p. 182.

Serial Number: 1135023*

Production Year: 1968
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Leica M3 with Asterisk

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Starting Price €1,400
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