DRP engraving position

[sabears]

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Does anyone knows when the transition from the DRP engraving  made on the lower part of the top plate to the one in the central position occurred?

[luigi bertolotti]

I think 1936, possible also 1935...  my (quick) evidences are #172xxx with DRP on the lower position and #188.xxx in the upper... surely someone else can have a better/narrower "window", supposed that there is a "threshold s/n".

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[willeica]

2 hours ago, luigi bertolotti said:

I think 1936, possible also 1935...  my (quick) evidences are #172xxx with DRP on the lower position and #188.xxx in the upper... surely someone else can have a better/narrower "window", supposed that there is a "threshold s/n".

Sounds about right, Luigi. I have 172472 with DRP at the bottom and 240416 with DRP in the middle. I will have look to see if I have any that are closer with DRP in the middle. Being Leica, I would expect some overlap as they always used up existing parts eg, with the new viewfinder window frame introduced at around the same time, although that does not match the DRP move.

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[jerzy]

Am 13.3.2024 um 19:14 schrieb luigi bertolotti:

#172xxx with DRP on the lower position and #188.xxx in the upper

we can narrow it....

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[PG Black nickel]

Jerzy, but with Leica you can never be sure of solving the mystery ... the proof, if you look hard enough: older serial number and yet the "DRP" is in the middle!!!! and it's not an upgraded camera. 

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