Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/11/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Paul Chan wrote: >A few years back, a chrome version of the M6 was available with its = >compatible chrome 50mm/f1.4 Summilux. The lens is unlike the current = >model with a built-in shade. The body cover was finished with smooth = >black ox-leather and the outfit was complimented with a portable case = >together with another larger briefcase both in similar leather finish. = >Could someone enlighten me as to the actual number of units that were = >made of this limited version in view of its rather low-profile promotion= = >that was untypical of Leica during that time? The quantity I heard was 300 ex. The explanation given in that time was an order cancelled by a "Cheik" ? What is strange is that the number engraved on the lens are not consisten= t =2E I know the 349509X and the 358914X ?? Lucien BELGIUM