paorin Posted July 15, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 15, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I was wondering: how was the original strap for the M5? For some reasons it seems to be very difficult to find, even in pictures. From what I understand there were a version for the two-lug M5 (code 14190, see http://www.summilux.net/documents/BrochureM5.pdf), which was basically a continuous leather strap, and then another for the three-lug M5 (code 14196?), which had a leather section that passed around the lug and closed with a button (see Original Leica M5 two lug, and three Lug Strap Appearance? - Photo.net Leica and Rangefinders Forum). Anyone can cast more light on the subject? Also, was the strap included in the box? I would say yes for the two-lug, because in the brochure it is listed as "replacement", but I'm not sure about the three-lug, the polystyrene padding in the box doesn't seem to have space for it. Why is the original strap so difficult to find? Thanks, Paolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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luigi bertolotti Posted July 15, 2014 Share #2 Posted July 15, 2014 Benvenuto nel forum, Paolo !! I am not 100% sure, but think that the 3-lugs M5 was provided WITH the strap : if you look at catalogs of the ages in which M5 was made with the 3 lugs (1972 - onwards), in the detailed description I have always seen specified that the strap was included : I SUPPOSE that it was the "dual personality" version for the 3 lugs. The reason for they are difficult to find is, I think, that no many M5 are around,, simply: as of today, Leicashop of Wien does list a 3 lugs M5 and specifies that it has a strap... but it is not depicted... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paorin Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted July 16, 2014 Grazie Luigi! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted July 16, 2014 Share #4 Posted July 16, 2014 As soon as I can I will post some picts about some brand new I have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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