M3 "R" lever

[DeanFrankPhotography]

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I have been reading here awhile but have not posted. I just received my first Leica M yesterday an M3. I have a what seems to be a silly question but I can't seem to find the answer elsewhere. 

 

When I use the reverse lever to rewind the film, do I need to manually move it back from the "R" position or should it go back into position automatically? I want to make sure my camera is working properly during the return period. It has been CLA'd but I was unsure of this worked.

 

Thank you for your help.

Edited July 8, 2017 by DeanFrankPhotography

[a.noctilux]

When the rewind is finished, the R lever will be automatically returned to vertical position at first wind action.

But it can be pushed in vertical position after film rewind.

 

Same result, automatic return or manual.

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[DeanFrankPhotography]

Thank you very much a.noctilux, that answered my question perfectly.