SteveP Posted October 25, 2022 Share #1  Posted October 25, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) As a result of several house moves just before Covid, my collection of Leica gear was split up and I have only now managed to get everything back to one location. In this collection, I have found an Abrahamsson Rapidwinder that I cannot ID - nor can Tuulikki Abrahamsson or Stephen Gandy. I attach photographs of a "regular" M4 Rapidwinder and the "mystery" one. The regular Rapidwinder has the fitting on the base to capture the M4-style film "tulip" fingers. The Mystery Rapidwinder has only a short brass "nub". It is not an M2 model (which I also have) as that lacks the drive coupling and instead uses a connection to the M2's takeup spool. I have had some oddities in my collection over the years,including an M3 converted to motor drive, but that camera used the "regular" M4-style Rapidwinder. It is possible Tom made this for me BITD, possibly for a camera since sold - but I can't recall. Any ideas? It is definitely for an M Leica. Thanks 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/342295-abrahamsson-rapidwinder-id/?do=findComment&comment=4545264'>More sharing options...
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Michael Geschlecht Posted October 26, 2022 Share #2 Â Posted October 26, 2022 Hello Steve, Welcome to the Forum. Did you ever have an M2-M ? They were made around 1966. By the way, What does "BITD" mean? Sometimes, acronyms, which are very popular on this Forum, are not as universally understood as a person using them might think. Best Regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveP Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share #3  Posted October 26, 2022 7 hours ago, Michael Geschlecht said: Hello Steve, Welcome to the Forum. Did you ever have an M2-M ? They were made around 1966. By the way, What does "BITD" mean? Sometimes, acronyms, which are very popular on this Forum, are not as universally understood as a person using them might think. Best Regards, Michael Thanks - Welcome back, I guess - joined this forum in 2006, but have been a lurker Apologies for the acronyms - BITD = Back in the day... Ancient history - before digital 🙂 I do not believe I ever had an M2-M. I was always more an M3 user TBH (To be honest) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFM Posted February 20, 2023 Share #4  Posted February 20, 2023 I'll send this to the Head Bartender (Stephen Gandy) over at RFF to see if he knows which model it is.  PF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anbaric Posted February 20, 2023 Share #5  Posted February 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, PFM said: I'll send this to the Head Bartender (Stephen Gandy) over at RFF to see if he knows which model it is.  PF According to the original post, Stephen Gandy can't ID it either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveP Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share #6  Posted February 21, 2023 8 hours ago, Anbaric said: According to the original post, Stephen Gandy can't ID it either. Nor could Tuulikki. It's an odd one for sure. I have had many M Leicas over the years. My best guess is this was an early prototype. I corresponded directly with Tom back when he started making these, but no longer have access to the emails 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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