Leica M3 olive Bundeseigentum Variations & types (徠卡M3橄欖Bundeseigentum變化和類型)

 

Leica M3 olive Bundeseigentum Variations & types (徠卡M3橄欖Bundeseigentum變化和類型)

徠卡M3橄欖Bundeseigentum變化和類型

There are several versions of the Leica M3 Bundeseigentum 

1. Early Buddha ear 
2. Later Round ring






There are two versions of writing:
1. Bundeseigentum 
   1-121-5418 (earlier version)
2. Bundeseigentum (without numerals) batch No.1100401-1100450. 

Bundeseigentum refers to "Property of Federal German Government" in English. In the record, this model was produced in 1957-1968 with batch No.1100401-1100450. Since only 50 units were produced, it becomes extremely rare. The rear of top plate engraved "Bundeseigentum",

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