Contax II bottom key removal

[colyn]

Anybody know how to remove the bottom key locks from a Contax II?

 

[ZeissFan]

If I recall, there is no simple way of doing this non-destructively.

 

[colyn]

If I recall, there is no simple way of doing this non-destructively.

Looking at it it looks like the pin has to be removed from the key but I see no way of doing this so I'll leave it alone.

 

[Nikon Bob]

Would this help http://www3.telus.net/public/rpnchbck/base swivel locking latches.html .

Bob

 

[colyn]

Would this help http://www3.telus.net/public/rpnchbck/base swivel locking latches.html .

Bob

This works with my Kiev but the Contax does not use the cap screw..

 

[Nikon Bob]

This works with my Kiev but the Contax does not use the cap screw..

I was afraid the Contax II was different but couldn't check mine first, it has film in it, sorry.

Bob

 

[ErnestoJL]

IMO, do not try it unless you have a way to rebuild it.

Cheers

Ernesto