Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/26

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Subject: Re: [Leica] LHSA M6
From: "Steve LeHuray" <icommag@toad.net>
Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 15:42:19 -0400

> Steve said:
> 
> "...if Leica came out with a...Black Paint USER M6 I would be the first
> in line to buy two, maybe three of them."
>
>
> Boy, do I have a deal for you...
>
> The LHSA M6 is obviously being marketed as a commemorative collectors'
> piece.  In years to come these limited edition machines may or may not
> command premium prices.  Who knows?  "Mint" condition ones may be more
> desirable than "brassy" ones...or it could be the other way around.  Again,
> who knows?  If you want one, buy one...and either put it in a display case
> or bang it around.  It's yours to do with as you will.
>
> Personally, I think somebody who just wants a black paint M6 should do what
> we used to do with M4s...buy scratched up chrome ones, have the chrome
> removed by a electroplater and have the pieces black lacquered by an auto
> body shop.   Once the chrome is stripped, you can actually (gasp) paint it
> yourself!!
>
> An lawyer friend confirms that there is no law (at least in the U.S.) that
> prohibits modifying a Leica.
>
> Craig
> Boston
>

don wan no steenkin colector camera
Steve
Annapolis