jc_braconi Posted March 25, 2009 Share #1 Posted March 25, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Leica M3 1958 single stoke film transport lever replaced double stroke from number 915 521. The Summaron 2.8/35 lens with ocular attachment, crackled black painted, SIMOW/11106, 1960 issued, with UVa filter, cap and IROOA/12571 sunshade, Leicameter MC with incident light screen and redbox, cell booster with leather bag, M3 catalog, English printed. Many changes of small details : lug shape,/size/position throughout production run. 1958 two notches added to range finder frame in viewfinder to indicate depth of field. An over 1 000 000 serial number range, 1962 issued, model with original box Summicron 2/35 lens with fixed ocular attachment, SAMWO/11108, 1959 issued with original box. UVa filter, cap and 12585 custom sunshade, milled to be reversible on the lens upon the infinity lock. Leicameter MR with original box. M3 catalog, English printed. One of the last producted M3, over 1100 000 serial number range, 1965 issued model, (corrected ) With Summilux 1.4/35 lens with fixed ocular attachment, 11871, 1960 issued with E43 UVa filter, cap and OLLUX sunshade. ECOOG leather bag for 11871, IDYOO leather bag for M3 with 11871, Leicameter MR 4 with German printed instructions for use booklet. The scuderia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wizard Posted March 25, 2009 Share #2 Posted March 25, 2009 Wonderful collection, JC, and every piece looks like fresh out of the box. One small comment: One of the last producted M3, over 1100 000 serial number range, 1967 issued model,... The very last produced M3 did not have the encircling protrusion around the lens release button. I own a late M3 (serial no. 1 14x xxx) which still has it, a friend of mine owns an even later one (serial no. 1 15x xxx) which no longer has this feature. If your M3 is in fact from 1967, it should bear a serial no. over 1 15x xxx and should NOT have the protection ring around the lens release button. So out of curiosity, what are the first four digits of your 1967 M3? Regards, Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyoung Posted March 25, 2009 Share #3 Posted March 25, 2009 Wonderful collection, JC, and every piece looks like fresh out of the box. One small comment: The very last produced M3 did not have the encircling protrusion around the lens release button. I own a late M3 (serial no. 1 14x xxx) which still has it, a friend of mine owns an even later one (serial no. 1 15x xxx) which no longer has this feature. If your M3 is in fact from 1967, it should bear a serial no. over 1 15x xxx and should NOT have the protection ring around the lens release button. So out of curiosity, what are the first four digits of your 1967 M3? Regards, Andy Mine is 67 (purchased 68), Serial 1158677, and does not have the ring round the lens release button. I used to have 1158466 as well, which was the same. Gerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted March 25, 2009 Mine is 67 (purchased 68), Serial 1158677, and does not have the ring round the lens release button. I used to have 1158466 as well, which was the same. Gerry Gerry s/n 1158677 is a 1966 issue if I believe my documents and mine is a 1965 issue, Andy, I will correct my post, it is a 1 135 xxx s/n thanks for the head up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyoung Posted March 25, 2009 Share #5 Posted March 25, 2009 Gerry s/n 1158677 is a 1966 issue if I believe my documents and mine is a 1965 issue, Andy, I will correct my post, it is a 1 135 xxx s/n thanks for the head up. Thanks jc, thats what happens when you think you remember instead of checking! They were bought in 1968 from the Leica dealer in Montreal where I was working, and came from the Canadian importer at the time, Walter Carveth. They certainly took their time geting from Wetzlar to Montreal! Gerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
echorec Posted March 29, 2009 Share #6 Posted March 29, 2009 Three lovely kits and the last "M3 army" picture is wonderful! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted April 8, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thank you gentlemen for your time and comments appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodor Heinrichsohn Posted April 8, 2009 Share #8 Posted April 8, 2009 Thank you gentlemen for your time and comments appreciated. Let me add my sincere appreciation of your incredible collection and also the beautiful presentation. They all make my mouth water! As a user and not collector, I have gathered some fine lenses but all that pales compared to what you have shown - and I hope will continue - to show. Teddy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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