Far far away
Senior Member
Classifieds Type: WTSell
Equipment Type: Rangefinder
Brand: Leica
Short Description: M2-R - RARE
Price (S$): 2,800
Condition of Item(s): 8
Detailed Description:
Hi All,
Up for sale is a good condition and rare Leica M2-R rangefinder.
A bit of history:
"How the Leica M2-R came to be is an interesting story. Let me begin by saying that the M2-R is a camera that should never have been made available to the public. In 1960, the U.S. Army contracted Leitz to build a batch of M2 cameras that would incorporate a faster film loading mechanism. This was the first implementation of what is now known as the rapid-load 3-prong take-up spool (M4 onwards). These special order cameras were designated as Leica M2S by Leitz (though the top plate still reads M2) and were designated KS15-4 by the U.S. Army. The U.S. Army canceled its order for the last 2,000 M2S cameras. This canceled order is what was rebranded and sold to the general public as the Leica M2-R by Leitz New York in 1969/70. For reference, the serial number range of the Leica M2-R is 1,248,201 to 1,250,200."
- Excerpt is taken from https://www.35mmc.com/01/06/2016/leica-m2-r/
The current camera was made from 1969 - 1970 and according to the serial number 1248901, this particular camera is the number 700th of 2,000 M2-R that rolled off the production line.
The condition of the camera is good considering the age with some rub marks and a few small tiny dents at the edge of the top plate, near the film counter (see magnified photo). Vulcanite is awesome except for a little smudge at the back door near the ASA selector (see photo).
Functionally this camera has been checked by a local technician and everything works well with shutter speed accurate and the viewfinder is bright, clean and clear. The innards of the camera are clean and functional as well. Sale includes the camera and the body cap only.
Photos here: https://web.facebook.com/groups/SGL...99246286863655/?sale_post_id=1599246286863655
PM me if you are interested. Thanks.
Name: FFA
Phone Number:
Email:
Equipment Type: Rangefinder
Brand: Leica
Short Description: M2-R - RARE
Price (S$): 2,800
Condition of Item(s): 8
Detailed Description:
Hi All,
Up for sale is a good condition and rare Leica M2-R rangefinder.
A bit of history:
"How the Leica M2-R came to be is an interesting story. Let me begin by saying that the M2-R is a camera that should never have been made available to the public. In 1960, the U.S. Army contracted Leitz to build a batch of M2 cameras that would incorporate a faster film loading mechanism. This was the first implementation of what is now known as the rapid-load 3-prong take-up spool (M4 onwards). These special order cameras were designated as Leica M2S by Leitz (though the top plate still reads M2) and were designated KS15-4 by the U.S. Army. The U.S. Army canceled its order for the last 2,000 M2S cameras. This canceled order is what was rebranded and sold to the general public as the Leica M2-R by Leitz New York in 1969/70. For reference, the serial number range of the Leica M2-R is 1,248,201 to 1,250,200."
- Excerpt is taken from https://www.35mmc.com/01/06/2016/leica-m2-r/
The current camera was made from 1969 - 1970 and according to the serial number 1248901, this particular camera is the number 700th of 2,000 M2-R that rolled off the production line.
The condition of the camera is good considering the age with some rub marks and a few small tiny dents at the edge of the top plate, near the film counter (see magnified photo). Vulcanite is awesome except for a little smudge at the back door near the ASA selector (see photo).
Functionally this camera has been checked by a local technician and everything works well with shutter speed accurate and the viewfinder is bright, clean and clear. The innards of the camera are clean and functional as well. Sale includes the camera and the body cap only.
Photos here: https://web.facebook.com/groups/SGL...99246286863655/?sale_post_id=1599246286863655
PM me if you are interested. Thanks.
Name: FFA
Phone Number:
85336388
Email:
farfaraway@live.com.sg
