Leica M6 Panda early version

[eksund]

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I know, this topic has been up before. But the thing is that I own an M6 Panda manufactured 1989.

What I´ve read and find out so far is that there was no Pandas around before -91. But I am 100% sure

that my camera is an original from factory camera, based on from whom I bought it. First original owner

and I know when and where he bought the camera, early 1990 in a small town in Sweden.

My guess is that they started to be built in the series 1772501 - 1775000  in 1989.

I have seen other up for sale within that range.

The serial number is 1773xxx 

I need to do some more research on this topic.

Edited October 27, 2020 by eksund

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[lmans]

My M6 camera is serial number 1773488 which falls right within your range for the panda. My panda was also one owner...

I have heard that the Pandas were made earlier...seen an article or two about it. Still a mystery as to why and when. But the fact remains they are out here as there are at least 2 from 1989!..  Let me know what you find, jim

[luigi bertolotti]

This site also speculates of pre-91 Pandas (bottom of page, with a black presentation box) :  https://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/Leica/Leica-M6/M6-chrome-Panda/index.htm

[lmans]

I have seen that article prior.... On my 1989 version, it comes with a white box and red velvet inside...as opposed to what this article states as a black box. So not even the box color can be assumed.....  Mine is a white box, panda...one owner from 1989. ...