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74155 Leica M2 black paint set %u20ac14.000*no.1043920, 1963, condition B+ %u20ac 26.000 %u2013 30.000A sought-after original black-paint Leica M2 from an officialproduction batch of 1962%u201363. In good cosmetic condition with an attractive, even patina. Accompanied by a black-paint/brassmount Summicron 5%u2009cm f/2 no.%u20091587581, with a black-paint front capand 12585H hood. Both the camera and the lens were delivered together to New Zealand on 4 December 1963.156 Leica M2 black paint %u20ac8.000no.1162428, 1966, condition B/C %u20ac 16.000 %u2013 20.000A sought-after, original Leica M2 in black paint finish, from anofficial batch issued in 1966 and delivered to Paris on December 12,1966. Showing visible wear and patina from years of professional use, the finder was upgraded, with the back door repainted andthe entire body shell replaced (including strap lugs).157 Leica M2/M3 black %u20ac800*paint back door c.1960, condition B %u20ac 1.600 %u2013 1.800An original back door for the sought-after%u00a0black paint Leicas M2and M3, scale%u00a0to 1300ASA, in used%u00a0condition, a rare opportunity forsomeone looking to complete the camera.158 Leica M2-R NOS set %u20ac5.000*no.1249061, 1970, condition A %u20ac 10.000 %u2013 12.000The Leica M2-R represents the final production run of the Leica M2,equipped with the rapid-load film system of the later Leica M4. InLeica%u2019s own literature, it was described as %u201ca limited edition of the famous Leica M2.%u2019 The camera offered here is in exceptional, mintcondition and perfect working order. It is accompanied by a matching rigid Summicron 2/50%u2009mm no.%u20092142587, black leathercase, rare original instructions, and the maker%u2019s box with matching serial number. It is without doubt the finest example of thisuncommon model we have encountered.