Why such a high price for this M2?

[Canon Junkie]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=30099&item=7511398650&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

I am not sure if this is some sort of a collector item.... anyone know?

 

[rover]

I don't see it listed here

http://www.cameraquest.com/minvest.htm

 

[captainslack]

I think someone is smoking crack.

 

[Canon Junkie]

I think you may be right about that... I am gonna email the guy and offer him $500... we'll see how he reacts

 

[mtokue]

Maybe its the sellers idea of a prank??
I mean I have never heard of a LIEca??

Although If you search for a Leica ks-15 you will find
that it apparently does exist!! although looking at some
photographs there appears to be no markings like the Other millitary
models.

Mike.

 

[mtokue]

Have a look towards the bottom Here

 

[Canon Junkie]

I guess it does exist... do you distinquish it by the serial #?

 

[RML]

What makes it a KS-15 then? A sticker, hand-written by the seller?

 

[mtokue]

The following from KB Cameras website:

" The M2 Model KS15-4 was the True U.S. Military Version which later became the M2-R designated for Civilian use. Less than 900 copies were reported made. Valid SN# Range 1163150-1163770 & 1164046-1164300

The KS15-4 M2 had no special markings on the outside of the camera. The M4 Rapid load system was installed and the camera also included a special sealing of the film compartment not seen on other models. The inner workings of the camera also shows an electrical wire connection inside that could possible be used to convert the camera into a motorized version by fitting of a special motor in place of the baseplate.

This Rare version M2 KS15-4 is fully documented in Jim Lager's Book 'An Illistrated History Volume 1', page 201."

Mike.

 

[Nikon Bob]

I can confirm that it is in James L. Lagers book and that the illustration on page 201 is of a chrome M2. It might just be collectable to certain individuals.

Bob