Leica If Schwedisches Militär MS-HK-2 / Leica If Swedish Military MS-HK-2

Rare version of a Leica If camera, equipped with SCHNEIDER Tele-Xenar 24 cm f/4.5 No. 1463148 and modified Leitz SFTOO viewfinder for 24 cm. Prepared for the Swedish Coastguard by Molander & Son, Stockholm. Camera topplate rear side as well the lens tube engraved with the three Swedish Crowns and "MS-HK2 Nr. 47". It is believed that less than 50 units of these MS-HK2 camera outfits were manufactured. Complete in fitted outfit case. Overall nice condition. Included: Instructions (copy), control tag for camera Nr. 682760. Provenance: Allen Collection. Literature: James L. Lager, "Leica, an illustrated History", Vol. I (cameras), p. 100, 101 (exactly this outfit is illustrated).