Rannedge Posted June 26, 2022 Share #1  Posted June 26, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Advice please? Total newby. I have acquired a Model II Leica. Ser No.93276 which by my research should mean 1932  Lens is Leitz Elmar 1:3,5 F=50mm. Ser No. 144321. I am plagued by doubts about its authenticity, mainly because it is pretty much in better condition than most I have seen on the auction site starting with E. I have looked at all the obvious info online which illustrates copies and fakes. It passes all the tests. It belonged to a relative of mine who was a keen photographer and is in an authentic Leica case which is also in fine condition. The one area that concerns me is the area around the tripod thread. There are three fastenings around it. Mine are screws, but I’ve been told that they should be rivets. Studying many photos, some show screws, others rivets. All other characteristics are as they should be, sewn shutter, wheel type cam for rangefinder, it’s just this screw question that’s bugging me.. I stress that this is not a request for valuation, merely advice on authenticity. Thank you.  Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/333905-recently-acquired-mod-ii-leica/?do=findComment&comment=4460065'>More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted June 26, 2022 Share #2  Posted June 26, 2022 Even if they should be rivets, although I doubt whether Leica was that consistent, they could easily have been replaced by screws some point of time. Or the whole baseplate. Please share some more images of the camera. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 26, 2022 Share #3 Â Posted June 26, 2022 (edited) Perfectly fine, my 1932 II looks the same. And welcome to the forum! Edited June 26, 2022 by Studienkamera Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anbaric Posted June 26, 2022 Share #4  Posted June 26, 2022 (edited) Looks like a feature of early production. A quick image search for Leica I base plates shows a similar pattern of screw heads. And here's another 1932 Leica II with the same thing: https://filmphotograph.com/leica-ii-mod-d-black-early-production-1932 As Jaap suggests, post some more photos from various angles if you'd like an opinion on the rest of the camera. The shape of the viewfinder surround at the front, viewed from the top and front, is usually the quickest way to tell. An internal view of the opened camera can also show us a lot. Edited June 26, 2022 by Anbaric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted June 26, 2022 Share #5 Â Posted June 26, 2022 My II(D) 89755 has screws. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted June 26, 2022 Share #6 Â Posted June 26, 2022 My 199714 has rivets, so perhaps it is production age related. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rannedge Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share #7  Posted June 26, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thank you all, very encouraging. Any hints about reducing file size so that some more pics can be uploaded? I’m using an iPad and not very technically savvy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted June 26, 2022 Share #8  Posted June 26, 2022 @jaapvwould refer you here...  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 26, 2022 Share #9  Posted June 26, 2022 On an iPad you can resize your image in this app:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/image-size/id670766542  You can use Snapseed for simple edits Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rannedge Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share #10  Posted June 26, 2022 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/333905-recently-acquired-mod-ii-leica/?do=findComment&comment=4460180'>More sharing options...
Rannedge Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share #11  Posted June 26, 2022 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/333905-recently-acquired-mod-ii-leica/?do=findComment&comment=4460183'>More sharing options...
jerzy Posted June 26, 2022 Share #12  Posted June 26, 2022 Beautifull camera! Did you remove 1m pin on the lens flange on purpose? Lens shall be removed with the flange,  pin has to stay where it was. In order to screw in the lens the distance mark shall be approx at 1,7m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerzy Posted June 26, 2022 Share #13  Posted June 26, 2022 Sorry, I meant the infinity pin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rannedge Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share #14  Posted June 26, 2022 (edited) If it’s the pin I think you mean, yes I removed it in order to remove the lens. You will see it on earlier pictures? The rangefinder is accurate at infinity. Edited June 26, 2022 by Rannedge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 26, 2022 Share #15 Â Posted June 26, 2022 I think that the lens has a bit of haze. I would have it cleaned. Well worth it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerzy Posted June 26, 2022 Share #16  Posted June 26, 2022 vor 8 Minuten schrieb Rannedge: yes I removed it in order to remove the lens Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! you shall not remove this pin in order top unscrew the lens, it unscrews like this, with the pin in Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! you shall not remove this pin in order top unscrew the lens, it unscrews like this, with the pin in ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/333905-recently-acquired-mod-ii-leica/?do=findComment&comment=4460207'>More sharing options...
Rannedge Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share #17  Posted June 26, 2022 10 minutes ago, jaapv said: I think that the lens has a bit of haze. I would have it cleaned. Well worth it. Although I have a degree of sentimental attachment to the camera, having inherited it, I have to confess that it has been in storage for a number of years. I shall never use it, and it seems a shame that others cannot enjoy it. I am considering selling, but do not know the best way forward. I am loath to use Ebay and won’t go down that path. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rannedge Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share #18  Posted June 26, 2022 10 minutes ago, jerzy said: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! you shall not remove this pin in order top unscrew the lens, it unscrews like this, with the pin in Thank you for that advice. You can see that I am no expert! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 26, 2022 Share #19  Posted June 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Rannedge said: Although I have a degree of sentimental attachment to the camera, having inherited it, I have to confess that it has been in storage for a number of years. I shall never use it, and it seems a shame that others cannot enjoy it. I am considering selling, but do not know the best way forward. I am loath to use Ebay and won’t go down that path. Try our classifieds there is also a Leica group on Facebook The camera is well worth using though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted June 26, 2022 Share #20 Â Posted June 26, 2022 Nothing wrong with that Leica - although I suspect that it has been (re)painted at some time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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