LEICA LEITZ M2 KS-15-4 M2-R US MILITARY RAPID LOAD WAR TIME CAMERA BODY. RARE!
Description
-Serial #1164980
-Originally designed for the US Military from 1969-1970
-Only 875 were ever produced
-Primarily used by the US military during the Vietnam War
-Overstock of these cameras later became the M2-R for commercial sale and use.
-Features the M4 style rapid load spool system and base plate
-Single stroke film advance
These are very special cameras as they are REAL Military cameras unlike the later M2-R.
The M2-R is a wonderful camera and I particularly like them but there are far more M2-R made and also to have a REAL KS-15a MILITARY cameras is something much more special!
-Serial #1164980
-Originally designed for the US Military from 1969-1970
-Only 875 were ever produced
-Primarily used by the US military during the Vietnam War
-Overstock of these cameras later became the M2-R for commercial sale and use.
-Features the M4 style rapid load spool system and base plate
-Single stroke film advance
These are very special cameras as they are REAL Military cameras unlike the later M2-R.
The M2-R is a wonderful camera and I particularly like them but there are far more M2-R made and also to have a REAL KS-15a MILITARY cameras is something much more special!
This example is MINT AS NEW NEVER USED! Truly spectacular
Probably a military overstock that has been saved for the last 50+ years
WOW!
Details
-Features M4 quick load spool system
-Military grade body
-Cat No.10835M(KOOHE)
Includes
-Body cap
-Flash Caps
Cosmetics 9.5/10
No dings, dents or signs of use
Details
-Features M4 quick load spool system
-Military grade body
-Cat No.10835M(KOOHE)
Includes
-Body cap
-Flash Caps
Cosmetics 9.5/10
No dings, dents or signs of use
This camera is coming from a collection that was not used, everything was MINT along side a KE-7a
MINT without any bright marks on the top or the bottom
Lugs are unused and the vulcanite is all intact
Back door is MINT
A NEAR MINT Military camera that is well over 50+ years old.
Incredible!
Mechanics 9+/10
-Shutter speeds are accurate
-All camera functions working normally
This camera has a scripted Y seal so maybe it was later serviced as the speeds are working well
Optics 9+/10
-Rangefinder/Viewfinder are clean and clear
Optics 9+/10
-Rangefinder/Viewfinder are clean and clear
Bright and clear on both the rangefinder and viewfinder
A very rare and special camera in many respects.
A STEALTH undetected M2-R Military camera if you didn't know.
The M2-R cameras consistently sell for $4000-4500 in this condition but to find one of these is far more difficult especially in this condition.
A wonderful and RARE US Military KS-14-5 M2 Leica camera body in spectacular condition
A pleasure to have and enjoy!
A pleasure to have and enjoy!