I was given a Leica - need to ID

[Roseha]

A family member gave me this Leica for Christmas! Someone had given it to him and he gave it to me to see if I could get it to work.

It seems functional but I can't ID the model as the meter seems to be stuck on the shoe mount and I can't get it off at the moment. But from looking at the lens serial number it seems to be at least from the 1950s?

Anyone know? I should look into having a CLA done here in NYC, the lens looks clean, it had a filter over it so that must have helped. Mainly curious about when you think this model was made. Thanks

 

[mshchem]

M2

 

[Roseha]

That was quick!! Thanks very much.

 

[mshchem]

MR meter removal instructions here

Leica Meter MR instruction manual, PDF user manual

Leica Meter MR instruction manual

butkus.org

 

[mshchem]

Very nice camera and lens. My guess is late 50's.

 

[mshchem]

According to Ken Rockwell website the lens was made in 1958.

 

[Roseha]

Thanks so much again. the camera's serial number is 1017996.

So apparently 1961. https://www.cameraquest.com/mtype.htm

 

[Nitroplait]

The lens is the DR (dual range) Summicron.

It would have been delivered with googles that could be attached on top of the lens, in front of the rangefinder windows.

That would have allowed for close range photography.
Without them it works like a regular rigid Summicron.

 

[Roseha]

thanks yes I think I have that also in a little case.

 

[RezaLoghme]

@koraks pls move to "Rangefinder" section

Nice camera. Have it CLA'd properly and you can enjoy it for many more years to come.

 

[mshchem]

As long as the glass is clean, and everything functions that's a first class setup.