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Cyrillic and Latin Kiev rangefinder front plates

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Hello,

We can identify at least 4 different Cyrillic and Latin Kiev rangefinder front plates between 1950 until the end of production.

Around 1950 to 1954-55 :

Uncommon, made using engraving. Can be found without the latin name.

[img]http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/Ré-exposition de  PICT0729.JPG[/img]
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/Ré-exposition de  PICT0729.JPG

From 1955 to 1957-58 :

To me the finest sample [8)]   Kiev IIa and IIIa cameras only but some late models can be found with the following type (1957-74).

[img]http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/Ré-exposition de  PICT0730.JPG[/img]
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/Ré-exposition de  PICT0730.JPG

From 1957 to 1974 :

[img]http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/Ré-exposition de  PICT0731.JPG[/img]
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/Ré-exposition de  PICT0731.JPG

From 1974 to the end of production :

[img]http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/PICT0732.JPG[/img]
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/PICT0732.JPG

Please post your samples if you own something different.

Best,

Jed[/quote]

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