Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/12/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Sorry Simon, I missed out the URL for Steven Gandy's serial # page the first time I sent this. ******************** Canada black chrome M4's are amongst the rarest of the M4 variations. According to Sartorius total M4 production was 58,904 of which 47,190 were chrome; 100 chrome made in Canada; 4,889 black enamelled; 4,070 black chrome; 1,750 black chrome made in Canada; and 905 MOT. If you have the serial # you can find the exact date of manufacture, along with details of the above quantities at Steven Gandy's web site at: http://www.cameraquest.com/mtype.htm where the number of black chrome M4's made in Canada appears to be 550 In better condition the camera might be worth nearer 3,000 US dollars - as it is you are unlikely to lose money on the camera if you decide to buy it - - the market for collectable M4's is very hot at the moment. If you are after a user M4 a similar condition chrome one would be a lot cheaper. - -----Original Message----- From: Simon [SMTP:simple@forestchina.com.hk] Sent: 22 December 1999 11:00 To: Leica Subject: [Leica] Black M4 Hello everyone, I have been offered a Black M4 by a local dealer for US1600. Unlike other black M4 I have seen, this one has E. Leitz Canada engraved on the top plate. The camera is in good working order but a lot of the black chrome has been rubbed off. The bottom plate seems to be black enamel so it may not be original. Can anyone give me some advice on whether this camera is worth the money? Thanks Simon Cheong