Leica 1f with a star

[knut_schwinzer]

<p>Hi all, I have a very clean sample of a 1f with the serial number 564201*.</p>

<p>Brian Tompkins states in his "Leica Pocket Book" that Leica changed this model from black to red dial with exactly this number!</p>

<p>So it would be the first 1f red dial ever made...<br>

if there wouldn't be this little star behind the serial number!<br>

I read that the star means that a SN was edited a second time...<br>

Right? Wrong? - Leica mysticism...<br>

Is this something special?<br>

At least it is really exciting!</p>

<p>Any insights on this are highly appreciated!</p>

<p>Best,<br>

Knut</p>

[Rob F.]

<p>An asterisk (star) after the serial number usually means that the top plate was replaced with a fresh one, engraved with the original serial number. Usually it was done to replace a banged-up top plate.</p>

[bennett_callow]

<p>Knut,<br>

In addition to the use noted, The astricks (star *) was added to a sn reused (accidentally) in a regular production run. In any case, your If is certainly special! <br>

Aside from that, may I complement you on the many fine images you have posted on this forum. Good stuff! </p>

[knut_schwinzer]

<p>Thanks Bennett!</p>

 

[knut_schwinzer]

<p>Here's a pic of the 1f in question...</p><div></div>

[Gus Lazzari]

<p>Knut, that's a nice one.</p>

<p>What lens are you going to put on it? I've got a 15mm Voigtlander married to mine. Great combo !</p>

[knut_schwinzer]

<p>Hi Gus, at the moment I have the 21/f4 Super Angulon mounted, cause I lost my lovely 15mm!</p><div></div>

[Gus Lazzari]

<p>Too bad you lost it. What happened?</p>

<p>I use my 15mm in low light conditions, hand held and with very satisfying results...</p><div></div>