JonathanJ Posted August 23, 2024 Share #1 Posted August 23, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) I just picked up my first M camera—an M3. I am beyond excited. It still is not in my hands, but it is on its way. I am currently using the Q3, and before that the Q2, but I really want to go back to my roots and shoot some film. Is there any way to accurately date an M3 by its serial number? Mine is 986637. Single Stroke. Thanks in advance! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Anbaric Posted August 23, 2024 Share #2 Posted August 23, 2024 (edited) 1959 See: https://wiki.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/M3 https://wiki.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/Serial_Number_Links_for_Leica_Cameras_and_Lenses If you email info@leica-camera.com with a serial number query they may be able to give you the date it left the factory, and often its destination. Edited August 23, 2024 by Anbaric 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanJ Posted August 23, 2024 Author Share #3 Posted August 23, 2024 1 hour ago, Anbaric said: 1959 See: https://wiki.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/M3 https://wiki.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/Serial_Number_Links_for_Leica_Cameras_and_Lenses If you email info@leica-camera.com with a serial number query they may be able to give you the date it left the factory, and often its destination. Thank you so much! I did not realize that Leica would do this, but I am going to try write now and see if they can tell me anything. Thanks again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanJ Posted August 23, 2024 Author Share #4 Posted August 23, 2024 1 hour ago, Al Brown said: Well for the first date bring her flowers and do not be too pushy, and on later dates slowly aim for the first kiss. M3 is old scool so the probability of scoring on the first date is low. Make sure to pay for everything yourself. Be funny but not cheezy. And throw in a little German here and there, it is her old country. I’m not looking for a kiss. I just want her to work! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted August 23, 2024 Share #5 Posted August 23, 2024 https://www.cameraquest.com/leicanum.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted August 23, 2024 Share #6 Posted August 23, 2024 https://www.cameraquest.com/mtype.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanJ Posted August 24, 2024 Author Share #7 Posted August 24, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) 14 hours ago, kivis said: https://www.cameraquest.com/mtype.htm Thank you! Very useful! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted August 24, 2024 Share #8 Posted August 24, 2024 This is good also : https://reddotcamera.net/leica/serial-number-tool/ Same result 1959 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/402786-how-to-date-an-m3/?do=findComment&comment=5498753'>More sharing options...
JonathanJ Posted August 26, 2024 Author Share #9 Posted August 26, 2024 On 8/24/2024 at 9:49 AM, grahamc said: This is good also : https://reddotcamera.net/leica/serial-number-tool/ Same result 1959 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Awesome! Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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