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LEICA LEITZ M2 KS-15-4 M2-R US MILITARY RAPID LOAD WAR PANDA CAMERA SERVICED
$3,495.00
Product SKU: 31460
Description
-Serial #1164485
-Originally designed for the US Military from 1969-1970
-Only 875 were ever produced
-Serial #1164485
-Originally designed for the US Military from 1969-1970
-Only 875 were ever produced
-Originally an all chrome camera, this camera was serviced and painted.
The service was done in Japan as per paperwork but not sure where the paint was done
PANDA style with the black body, top and base plate with the chrome levers and knobs
RARE KS-14 M2 camera
-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!
Details
-Features M4 quick load spool system
-Military grade body
-Cat No.10835M(KOOHE)
Includes
-Body cap
-Flash Caps
-Original japanese service receipt
Cosmetics 8.5+/10
-No dings, dents, scratches or major marks
-Both top and bottom plates have signs of use
-Strap lugs are clean
-Vulcanite is all intact
Mechanics 9+/10
-Shutter speeds are accurate
-All camera functions working normally
-Grinding sound when using advance lever without the bottom plate
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 didnt know.
The M2-R cameras consistently sell for $4000-4500 in this condition but to find one of these is far more difficult and nice to have it serviced
-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!
Details
-Features M4 quick load spool system
-Military grade body
-Cat No.10835M(KOOHE)
Includes
-Body cap
-Flash Caps
-Original japanese service receipt
Cosmetics 8.5+/10
-No dings, dents, scratches or major marks
-Both top and bottom plates have signs of use
-Strap lugs are clean
-Vulcanite is all intact
Mechanics 9+/10
-Shutter speeds are accurate
-All camera functions working normally
-Grinding sound when using advance lever without the bottom plate
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 didnt know.
The M2-R cameras consistently sell for $4000-4500 in this condition but to find one of these is far more difficult and nice to have it serviced
An attractive PANDA style black paint with chrome lever/knob highlights
A wonderful and RARE US Military KS-14-5 M2 Leica camera body
A pleasure to have and enjoy!
A pleasure to have and enjoy!