Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/06

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Subject: [Leica] Re: M3 DS Lug Wear
From: Douglas Cooper <douglas@metaversalstudios.com>
Date: Fri, 06 Oct 2000 18:57:34 -0400
 
I seem to remember hearing that the lugs on an early Double Stroke M3 are 
quite soft.  I just had one overhauled by DAG, and it happens to have 
perfect lug holes -- nobody ever attached a strap.  A week after putting on 
a strap, however, I see some wear in the holes:  brass showing 
through.  I'm wondering if I should use something other than a metal 
ring?  Has anyone ever tried tying a leather lace through the lug hole to 
hold a strap?  Bad idea?

Maybe I'm over-reacting; I suppose these lugs will last at least a few 
years, no?

thanks,

Doug Cooper




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