Lot Essay
This model of the Leica M2 was made specially for the US Army and featured the rapid film loading system.
Details
A Leica M2S camera no. 1164508* with internal three-prong rapid-loading system.
Literature
Lager (1979), Leica Illustrated Guide III, p. 80.Lager (1983), Leica. An Illustrated History. Volume I Cameras, p. 201.