sundeedeal Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 My relative was a camera dealer from about 1964-1998. He recently gave me his rather large hoard of cameras, lenses, etc. I cant seem to find a serial number for this M4 camera. Any ideas would be very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg M Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 July, 1967. Se from this list.. Leica Serial Numbers: M and R Sorted by Number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug_landrum Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 It is hiding in plain sight. It looks to me that the serial number is 1181603. It's on the top plate just to the right of "M4." On my M6 it's stamped on the accessory shoe. On my M3 it's in the same place on your M4. Is that what you were looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Smith Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 It’s a black paint M4. Looks very nice. Looks like you have a 50mm and 90mm Summicron in chrome, also very nice. What’s the question? Robin Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Blackwell Images Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 ... I cant seem to find a serial number for this M4 camera. ... I have been, and still am, confused by your post. What is your question? The serial number is clearly indicated on the camera. Who is your relative? 1964-1998 is about the period Terry's Camera operated in down-town Long Beach, CA. “When you come to a fork in the road, take it ...” – Yogi Berra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Vongries Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Just guessing - whatever list they consulted didn't include the S/N. Very nice camera, and a fine fitted case - have a similar one with different orientation of components. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Blackwell Images Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Just guessing - whatever list they consulted didn't include the S/N. Very nice camera, and a fine fitted case - have a similar one with different orientation of components. There's now a poll on the top of the thread page indicating black chrome or black paint. The camera is clearly black paint. To the OP - Black chrome M4 cameras were produced at the tail-end of the model's run. The serial number on your camera is near the beginning. “When you come to a fork in the road, take it ...” – Yogi Berra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardMiller Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 He just gave you his hoard of cameras?? :eek: You should be well grateful, because although no one here's mentioned it, that particular camera is worth quite a bit on its own. We're talking $3.5K and up, likely even considerably more with the condition it's in. Not to mention with a little CLA, it's a hell of a user camera, if you just want to throw a lens on it and casually stroll around snapping away with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundeedeal Posted May 23, 2019 Author Share Posted May 23, 2019 It’s a black paint M4. Looks very nice. Looks like you have a 50mm and 90mm Summicron in chrome, also very nice. What’s the question? thats it thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundeedeal Posted May 23, 2019 Author Share Posted May 23, 2019 He just gave you his hoard of cameras?? :eek: You should be well grateful, because although no one here's mentioned it, that particular camera is worth quite a bit on its own. We're talking $3.5K and up, likely even considerably more with the condition it's in. Not to mention with a little CLA, it's a hell of a user camera, if you just want to throw a lens on it and casually stroll around snapping away with it! good to know Thanks :) I have been, and still am, confused by your post. What is your question? The serial number is clearly indicated on the camera. Who is your relative? 1964-1998 is about the period Terry's Camera operated in down-town Long Beach, CA. His name is Pete Simonds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundeedeal Posted May 23, 2019 Author Share Posted May 23, 2019 July, 1967. Se from this list.. Leica Serial Numbers: M and R Sorted by Number thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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