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Leica·CW ID: CM23273-002·MFR ID: N/A

M5 Black 2-Lug DAG Meter Svs 1297500

$1,695.00

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Brand Leica

Inspection Notes

This Leica M5 (Black) 2-lug 35mm film rangefinder camera body, #1297500, is in heavily used condition showing significant signs of heavy handling, with paint loss, edge wear, and marks throughout. I rate it cosmetically a (7). The camera is in proper working order; film advances properly, the viewfinder is clear, the shutter is accurate at all speeds, the meter and self-timer function, the rangefinder is bright & accurate, and the battery compartment is corrosion-free. There is a faint dent in the hot shoe and a small dent on the right side of the top plate, and the vulcanite covering on the top lug is missing. The body itself has had a new olive cordura cover applied. The meter was serviced by DAG in 2026. This camera includes a vintage plastic Leica body cap and a red rubber shutter release. It uses one (1) PX625A battery (not included). This camera is ready for use! Please refer to the photos for details.

Cosmetic

in bargain condition with heavy handling wear

edge wear throughout

faint dent in hot shoe

small dent on right side of top plate

missing vulcanite covering on top lug

The body itself has had a new olive cordura cover applied.

Mechanical

film advances properly

viewfinder is clear

shutter is accurate at all speeds

meter & self-timer function

rangefinder is bright & accurate

battery compartment is corrosion-fre

General

The meter was serviced by DAG in 2026. It uses one (1) PX625A battery (not included).

Included Items

• vintage plastic Leica body cap

• red rubber shutter release

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Cosmetic Condition Scale

Every grade reflects cosmetics only; mechanics and function are always described above in the inspection notes. Please see our photos for accurate representation.

9+
Excellent
Very slight handling wear. Almost new, used lightly.
9
Above Average
Minor handling wear, usually some edge wear or marks in finish.
8+
Average
Regular signs of use, some edge wear, and normal cosmetic marks from general use.
8
Below Average
Significant wear from normal use. Some paint loss and edge wear. Regular cosmetic marks visible.
7+
Acceptable Bargain
Signs of Heavy use. Regular paint loss, edge wear, and cosmetic marks throughout.
7
Average Bargain
Significant signs of heavy use. Significant paint/finish loss, edge wear, and visual marks throughout.