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Pentax MG Serial Numbers - Specifications
The MG was a budget variant of the ME. Most used copies have seen extensive use.

Total Serials: 31
MG
Serial / Avoid Owner Description Location / Price  
7472010HiddenItem 93Brisbane, Australia
May, 2017
7470682HiddenItem 79
Chrome Body
W/- SMC Pentax 50mm f2 S/N 3177853
W/- Fungus in Lens
Perth, WA
December, 2011
7459280HiddenVery GoodUnknown
June, 2013
7456324HiddenThis is my wife's camera. Good condition, working.
Purchase price and date long forgotten.
Perth, Western Australia
September, 2014
7454035HiddenBought from secondhand store for $10 with note on it "Mirror Locked"
Challenge accepted!
I stripped it down and cleaned some oil from the shutter blades, re-assembled and it worked fine.... for a week or two, more oil on the blades. I never got around to fixing it again.
Perth, Western Australia
AUD 10.00
September, 2014
7447797HiddenSilver Body in reasonable conditionAdelaide South Australia
November, 2006
7438079HiddenIn nice cosmetic condition, but mirror and shutter are stuck. I paid $30 for the nice M50/2.0 lens on it, but the camera came with it anyway.Nambour Queensland
AUD 30.00
May, 2014
7434926HiddenIn original packaging. Never had film through it.St. Johns NL, canada
September, 2013
7426617HiddenModel:
{K1000 / K1000 SE}
Color of faux leather:
{Black / Brown}

Location of serial number:
{Top plate engraved / Bottom plate stamped / Bottom plate sticker / Bottom plate insert}
Manufactured/assembled in:
{Japan / Hong Kong / China / No information}
Focusing screen:
{Microprism / Split screen / Split screen with microprism collar}
Location of manufacturing/assembling information:
{Top plate engraved next to Asahi Opt. Co. / Bottom plate engraved / Bottom plate sticker / None}

Asahi Optical logo on prism housing: Yes / No
Asahi name above Pentax name on prism housing: Yes / No
Asahi Opt. Co. engraved on back side of top cover: Yes / No
"Bump" on top plate near rewind crank: Yes / No

Top plate: Metal / Plastic
Bottom plate: Metal / Plastic
Battery cover: Threads / Bayonet

Weight (without batteries and body cap):
Year of original purchase:
Ontario
September, 2019
7415607HiddenBlack Body in reasonable conditionAdelaide South Australia
November, 2004
7413157HiddenNoneNew Zealand
February, 1984
7404159HiddenItem 78
Black body
W/- 50mm f2 SMC M s/n 4891585
W/- Fungus in Lens
Brisbane, Qld., Australia
May, 2011
7389269HiddenIn almost like new condition, some pitting on the top plate otherwise in great condition. Still has plastic on bottom plate. Missing motor drive cover. Came with SMC 50mm F1.7Ebay
USD 39.50
October, 2017
7381667HiddenNilBarrie, Ontario, Canada
July, 2019
7373915HiddenIn good working condition.Local vintage camera shop
USD 40.00
October, 2023
7365619HiddenNoneSt. Johns NL, canada
October, 2012
7323001Hiddennoneunknown
February, 2021
7272163HiddenNeeds new seals and bumpers, but looks great and functionalebay
July, 2016
7269131HiddenBundled with SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/2 lens (SN 8736068). Works great!eBay seller scobiesnackmagnet2012
USD 10.99
March, 2019
7242225HiddenWorks great. Reliable and super-easy camera.eBay
USD 10.88
August, 2014
7240881Hidden$7.50....Australia
May, 2012
7239110HiddenItem 77
Chrome body
W/- 50mm f2 s/n 4825639
Brisbane, Qld., Australia
May, 2011
7235065HiddenCleaned off a lot of dirt. Now looks clean with some minor cosmetic blemishes. Unfortunately the mirror is locked up. Attempting to repair.Exit 76 Antique Mall, Edinburgh, IN
USD 10.00
February, 2021
7233092HiddenOverall great shape. Small crack in the eye piece mount but it has no effect on the functionality of the camera. Works 100%Pentax Forum
May, 2022
7232349HiddenNeeded a good exterior cleaning
Minor signs of wear
Missing film advance lever cover
Missing winder connector cover
SMC M 50mm lens focus ring stuck
Self timer works
Otherwise in good condition
Have yet to shoot a roll of film
Local thrift store
USD 12.99
August, 2015
7205961HiddenLooks nice but not working came with mirror stuck up and other problems. Be good for parts. Chrome Body.Ebay
USD 18.00
September, 2017
7082422HiddenPurchased by my father in the 80sCanada
March, 2020
7067387HiddenSilver, part of a $75 lot with MX and lenseseBay
August, 2017
7040935HiddenPurchased MG for the M 50/1.4 attached via French E-bay equivalent. Lens is perfect, the MG is broken (RIP & ripped off by the seller, boo!)France
August, 2013
7040751HiddenSilver Body in reasonable condition complete with power winder MEAdelaide South Australia
November, 2008
7022362HiddenChrome Body
c/w Pentax M series 50mm F2 lens s/n 4861221
Bristol, England
October, 2011
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