An outstanding, new-old-stock KE-7A outfit — complete, exactly as delivered to the U.S. Army, including the original packaging and the rare, still factory-sealed instruction manual.The KE-7A is a scarce military variant of the black Leica M4, produced by Ernst Leitz Canada for the U.S. armed forces. This set is in beautiful, mint condition. The camera body bears the official U.S. military contract engravings and is fitted with the highly sought-after ELCAN lens 2/50mm no.276-0166, accompanied by the rare and often missing original hood and front cap.A truly exceptional opportunity for collectors seeking the finest possible example of this legendary military Leica.

An interesting, rare and original dummy KE-7A body, assembled in the 1980s for presentation and display purposes from remaining KE-7A components combined with later-production parts. The camera is in excellent condition.

A rare variant of the black Leica M4, produced by Ernst Leitz Canada for the U.S. military. In beautiful, near-mint condition, body engraved with the US military contract numbers, with sought-after Elcan 2/50mm no.276-0115, including a rare and often missing original hood and front cap.

Very rare civilian KE-7A in very good condition and working order, with Elcan 2/50mm no.276-0490. In 1972, a special version of a black chrome Leica M4 made in Canada was supplied to the U.S. Military. It was equipped with a four-element 50mm Elcan f/2, exclusively designed for this camera. The name of this unique military camera outfit was KE-7A. About 440 units were supplied to the military, and approximately 60 units representing a production overrun were sold on the civilian market. Those so-called civilian KE-7As lack the military markings and are now one of the rarest M cameras.

A rare variant of the black Leica M4, produced by Ernst Leitz Canada for the U.S. military. In user condition, showing a nice patina, body engraved with the US military contract numbers, with body cap.

1971, black, serial no. 1294789, body, E, shutter working Notes: Produced by E. Leitz Canada for the US Army. Engraved to the rear 'FSN 6720-165-7115'

Very rare civilian KE-7A in mint condition and working order, with body cap and presentation box, Elcan 2/50mm no.276-0412 with both caps. In 1972, a special version of a black chrome Leica M4 made in Canada was supplied to the U.S. Military. It was equipped with a four-element 50mm Elcan f/2, exclusively designed for this camera. The name of this unique military camera outfit was KE-7A. About 440 units were supplied to the military, approximately 60 units representing a production overrun were sold on the civilian market. Those so-called civilian KE-7As are lacking the military markings and are now one of the rarest M cameras.

A rare variant of the black Leica M4, produced by Ernst Leitz Canada for the U.S. military. In excellent condition and good working order, body engraved with the military contract numbers, including a sought-after Elcan 2/50mm no.276-0320 (good optics, with special hood).

Very rare black military M4, produced in small numbers for the US Army, engraved on the back of the top plate with contract numbers, in good condition and working order, with matching, sought-after Elcan 2/50mm no.276-0121, Canada Summicron 2/35mm no.2317274 (cond. A/B), Canada Elmarit 2.8/135mm no.2325974 (cond. A/B, military sticker residues), original eveready case with military stamp, Honeywell flash and a large leather case for the outfit (military provenance, but missing the badge).

very rare black military M4, produced in small numbers for the US Army, with contract numbers, with Elcan 2/50mm no.276-0402, hood, cap, case - all in unopened, inner package still sealed and complete with instructions

Very rare civilian KE-7A in mint condition and working order, with body cap and presentation box, Elcan 2/50mm no.276-0412 with both caps. In 1972, a special version of a black chrome Leica M4 made in Canada was supplied to the U.S. Military. It was equipped with a four-element 50 mm Elcan f/2, exclusively designed for this camera. The name of this unique military camera outfit was KE-7A. About 440 units were supplied to the military, approximately 60 units representing a production overrun were sold on the civilian market. Those so-called civilian KE-7As are lacking the military markings and are now one of the rarest M cameras.

Very rare civilian KE-7A in almost mint condition, with matching Elcan 2/50mm no.276-0422. In 1972, a special version of a black chrome Leica M4 made in Canada was supplied to the U.S. Military. It was equipped with a four-element 50 mm Elcan f/2, exclusively designed for this camera. The name of this unique military camera outfit was KE-7A. About 440 units were supplied to the military, approximately 60 units representing a production overrun were sold on the civilian market. Those so-called civilian KE-7As are lacking the military markings and are now one of the rarest M cameras.

very rare black military M4, produced in small numbers for the US Army, engraved on the back of the top plate with contract numbers, in good condition and working order, showing some small traces of oxidation with matching Elcan 2/50mm no.276-0056 (rare special hood C42-LS.39F and front cap), original leather case with military engravings

very rare black military M4, produced in small numbers for the US Army, engraved on the back of the top plate with contract numbers, with matching Elcan 2/50mm no.276-0022, both camera and lens in excellent condition

A very rare, original KE-7A dummy camera, made for presentation for the U.S. army, engraved on the back of the top plate with the standard KE-7 issue serial number 1293772 and on the flash shoe with no.153900, in near mint condition

Very rare black chrome military M4 in very good working condition, produced in small numbers for the US Army, back of the top plate engraved 'Serial No 1294605 FSN 6720-165-7115 CONT. F42600-71-C-2429 US'

very rare black military M4, produced in small numbers for the US Army with contract numbers, with Elcan 2/50mm no.276-0402, hood, cap, case - all in unopened, inner package still sealed and never used complete package

very rare black KE-7A in good and perfect working condition, produced for the US Army with contract numbers engraved on back of top cover, with standard Elcan 2/50mm no.276-0121 (very good optics, with special C42-LS.39F hood), extremely rare Elcan 2/66mm no.283-0028 (cond. B, military contract number 'VH6760-168-3240', very good optics with only tiny marks on front element), Summicron 2/35mm no.2317274 (no special markings, near mint, caps), Elmarit 2.8/135mm no.2325974 (special sticker removed from hood, caps), incl. original outfit case (military plaque removed) and Leitz NY military ever-ready case

very rare black military M4, produced in small numbers for the US Army with contract numbers, with Elcan 2/50mm no.276-0402, hood, cap, case - all in unopened, still sealed and never used complete package - ex Jim Jannard collection

in near mint condition, the top plate without serial number but with military engravings, the shutter knob in chrome, clean finder, in perfect working order

Originally for the American military manufactured black M4, the production overrun of 60 cameras only reached the market without the military engraving, this 'civilian' KE-7A is in almost mint condition and perfect working order with the special 4-element high-performance Elcan 2/50mm no.276-0487 (perfect clean optics) - lens and camera both produced by Ernst Leitz Canada.

very rare black chrome military M4 in perfect working and near mint condition, produced in small numbers for the US Army, back of top plate engraved 'Serial No 1294613 FSN 6720-165-7115 CONT. F42600-71-C-2429 US', matching Elcan 2/50mm no.276-0012 (perfect clean lenses), everready case with contract numbers

No. 1294764, complete with Elcan 50mm f2 lens No. 2760190, and original lens hood, cap, maker's case, stamped Camera still picture, , and original US army technical manual dated July 1972.

very rare black military M4, produced in small numbers for the US Army with contract numbers, on back of top plate engraved: Serial No 1294691 FSN 6720-165-7115 CONT. F42600-71-C-2429 US, matching Elcan 2/50mm no.276-0152, hood, cap, case with contract numbers - all in perfect mint condition

Leica KE-7A Still Picture no. 1294728
black, the top plate back engraved FSN 6720-165-7115 CONT. F42600-71-C-2429. US, with a Leitz black Elcan f/2 50mm. lens 276-0256 and lenshood

Leica KE-7A Still Picture no. 1294835
black, the top plate engraved with contract number FSN 6720-165-7115. CONT. F42600-71-C-2429. US, with a Leitz Elcan f/2 50mm. lens no. 276-0085, in maker's ever ready case, the case gilt-stamped on the back with contract details

Leica KE-7A Still Picture no. 1294678
black, the top plate engraved FSN 6720-165-7115. CONT. F42600-71-C-2429. US, with a Leitz Elcan f/2 50mm. lens no. 276-0320 and lenshood

Leica KE-7A un-numbered
black, top plate engraved FSN 6720-165-7115. CONT. F42600-71-C-2429. US