jc_braconi Posted November 5, 2009 Share #1 Posted November 5, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) The Leica M4 catalog number 10400(chrome), 10402 (black), 10401 (mot) was introduced in 1967 at serial number 1175001 and production ceased in 1975 at serial number 1443170. Basically its appearance is closest to the M3, however the rewind is slanted at an angle to clear the Leicameter MR push lever and has a fold away winder lever attached; the frame selector and the delayed action levers are rectangular with a black plastic in fill, next the lens release button has no guard around. Incorporated on the M4, as fitted on the M2’s supplied to the Luftwaffe in 1960 are bright line finders for the 35, 50, 90 and 135mm focal lengths as is the 3 prong rapid loading system of the M2R. Lot of variations are found for the M4, some were built in Midland, Canada. Here I tried to duplicate (except the filters, sorry..) the picture inside the M4 introduction booklet (12page) 1973 published, showing the Leica system. This booklet had made me dreaming for many years ! Here illustrated is an M4 made in Midland Canada with a Summicron 2/35mm, version III Canada. And a black Leicameter MR4. Sided by original M4 box, Ever Ready Case, Leicameter MR4 box . M4 and Leicameter MR4 instructions for use booklet, French Edition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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andrew748 Posted November 5, 2009 Share #2 Posted November 5, 2009 Superb reproduction Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPJMP Posted November 6, 2009 Share #3 Posted November 6, 2009 Very cool how you collected the exact product line-up as depicted in the manual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
echorec Posted November 7, 2009 Share #4 Posted November 7, 2009 JC, that is lovely, thanks for sharing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_peter_m Posted November 7, 2009 Share #5 Posted November 7, 2009 You sure have quite the collection JC, thank you for showing. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aesop Posted November 7, 2009 Share #6 Posted November 7, 2009 ...nice quiver, jc_braconi - any idea why the frame selector in your reproduction is in that rather rum position? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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