LOT: 187
Elcan-M 2/66mm with KE-7A “U.S. Army” Set
ESTIMATE：HK$ 800,000 - 1,200,000
Serial no.1294687,1972,Condition A
A total of 505 units of Leica KE-7A were produced and in which about 460 units were assigned to the U.S. Military while the rest were civilian version. The military version engraved with serial number, military force number "FSN 6720-165-7115" and contract number "CONT F42600-71-C-2429US" were engraved on the rear of the top plate of the camera.
This camera set comes with Elcan-M 2/50mm (#276-0131) and extremely rare Elcan-M 2/66mm lens (#286-0003). This Elcan-M 2/66mm engraved with its serial number and military contract number “VH6760-168-3240” on the name ring. It is specially made for the U.S. Navy with ultra-high resolution. The lens comprises with 9 glass elements and is extremely rare in the market. According to some literature, it used by North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) during the Cold War.
This set comes with instructions, packing, cable release, strap and a matching leather case; for Elcan-M 2/50mm (#276-0131) comes with hood and cap, Elcan-M 2/66mm comes with both caps as well. Whole set is in mint condition, extremely rare.
(*The pistol in this lot is a model only.)
