The non-md body should be (probably) below 300,000 so the one you have could
be correct. The MD has had the bottom switched. A number that high should
be a 1N.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger D. Key" <rdk@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 6:43 PM
Subject: [OM] OM-1 serial numbers
>
> I have just bought two black OM-1's, a non-MD and an MD. The non-MD has a
> serial number #1506xx, and a production date (from the pressure plate) of
> Feb 1974. the MD has a serial number #2127492, and a production date of
> October 1974. Is the high serial number feasible, or has the base plate
> been swapped?
>
> Both cameras are in great condition externally, with no brassing, but the
> usual sticky door seals. Cost me the equivalent of 70USD each, which
seemed
> pretty cheap. With the MD I got a Winder1 thrown in, as he said that the
> motor drive cover was missing; I found the cover stuck securely in the
> winder.....
>
> Roger Key
>
>
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