Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/02/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Over the years, I've encountered several chrome M2 cameras from that 1164xxx batch that had the M4 type loading inside, with no distinguishing external features vs. a standard late M2. I've always understood these to be of the original US military contract, precedent to the later civilian-issued M2-R engraved cameras. So the seller is guilty at most of a rather confusing, convoluted, and easily misinterpreted description.. The camera started life as a late M2 with factory installed rapid load inside, and was indeed delivered to the US military as part of the KS15(4) contract. Who painted it black is anybody's guess. Not Leica, I'll wager. See here (scroll down) for several similar cameras, including some in black paint: http://www.leicatime.com/000-leica_m.htm Emanuel