Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/07/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]John Collier wrote: > > All M2 cameras after 1 004 150 are supposed to have the self timer *and most > cameras except the very early ones have the lever rewind. Regardless of what > any archive would say, he has the camera; and it is not uncommon for the > "archives" and "factory lists" to be wrong. > > John Collier > > *Without up to 949 101 and then on a few units between 949 101 to 1 004 150. > source: Sartorious. Note: I have seen cameras above the magic no. without a > ST > > > From: Jlaird@aol.com > > > > I'm currently haggling with a guy long distance about the purchase of an M2 > > he has for sale, serial #1054342. He says it's the model with lever wind and > > self timer. The databases I've seen on the different M2 versions are > > confusing; some say he's right, others say no. Is there a definitive archive > > of the different M2 versions according to serial number? Any information > > would be appreciated. > > This question of the "ST" (aka DA) on the M2 is easily resolved by looking at Catalog(s) No. 37 (1965) No. 38. (1965) No. 41 (1966) All these catalogs have the following listing: M 2X The M 2X is a variation of the M 2 with the self-timer eliminated. The 1966 catalog list these numbers 10308 Leica M 2 with self timer but without lens .... $249.00 10300 Leica M 2X without lens ....................... $214.00 I didn't need it, the DA, I bought the M2X and saved the $35.00 s/n 1161901 How many were made? I have not a clue and doubt the numbers are available anywhere. Sartorious can now know why there are cameras above the 'magic number' without the DA. Dennis