Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/25

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Subject: Re: Identify an Old Leica
From: "Roger Beamon" <beamon@primenet.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Jul 1997 16:46:31 -0700
 
On 25 Jul 97,  Kent  Smith wrote:

<snip>

> The Leica is serial number 167965 and is fitted with an Elmar 50mm f/3.5
> collapsible lens, number 213665.  

My reference material tells me that the camera is a Leica Standard from 
1935 manufacture. The lens is 1934 vintage. I'm not qualified to appraise 
it, so will leave that to others.
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Roger Beamon  
       Naturalist & Photographer
       Leica Historical Society Of America
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