M-209: How to get one?

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Ebay

Do you want an Enigma? No problem....you simply need to spend $200,000. If you want to get a M-209 cipher machine, it is much cheaper. The price of a M-209 is between $1000 and $3000. For $1000, the cipher machine is in used condition but it is functionnal. For $3000 you can get one in outstanding condition (it has never be used) with all its accessories (canvas case, a long strap and a short one, two manuals, extra tape, message book, four message clips, a screw driver, a pair of tweezers, an oil can, an ink pad can, and a roll of paper (in addition to the tape in use).

The M-209A model is more rare than M-209B, then it is more expansive.

Where to find it? On ebay, you can buy a M-209 almost every month (on average). You can find very frequently its canvas case (the pouch which protect the machine during transportation) for about $50. On Ebay, you can also find the accessories or part of the machine (TypeWheel, Drum bars, wheels, ...).

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CryptoCollector group

With the Crypto Collector group you can get information about M-209. Even, you can buy one or accessories.

Gemmary

GEMMARY Sells a full range of scientific instruments, including globes and planetaria, mineralogical apparatus, microscopes and accessories, calculating apparatus, and ... cipher machines!

It is common that this store has a M-209 for sale.

Amazon

On Amazon shop online, you can buy the manual TM 11-380 [the 1942 or 1944 version].

References

  • Ebay
    Remark: you can use several keywords: cipher machine, Converter M-209, ...
  • Yahoo - Crypto Machine Collectors
    Cryptocollectors
  • The Gemmary Antique Scientific Instruments
  • Amazon - Try the keyword "TM 11-380"