Re: Leica engraving
Michael,
A little further background. There was a large (thick letters) Leitz script on the M4-2s, but it was in the mold as the zinc top plates were cast.
Although Leitz/Leica have never confirmed, the switch to zinc was undoubtedly a cost cutting move back then, saving the machining of the brass.
Brass top plates came back with the M6J, then moved to regular production just a few years ago. With the advent of CNC machining, brass was once again made economically feasible. The full top plate engraving has only been available on ala carte or MP3 models though.
After I purchased my M7, I tried to get an engraved top plate for it. Leica won't do it.
Jerry
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