Butcher Reflex Carbine
The Butcher Reflex Carbine is an early 20th-century British roll-film SLR sold under the W. Butcher & Sons name, a London-based photographic retailer that badged cameras of the period. It is a wood-and-leather bodied reflex design aimed at amateur users when new.
With only a single recorded UK auction hammer result, the Reflex Carbine sold for £44 in 2022, which sets the only reliable reference point for what the camera is worth at saleroom level today. Given the thin sample, the price a Reflex Carbine sells for in 2026 is highly condition-dependent, and a clean, working example with intact bellows and viewing hood could plausibly trade above that figure while a tired body would fetch less.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: June 2022
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jun 2022 | £44 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 497) Title: A Butcher's & Son Reflex Carbine Medium Format SLR Camera
Description:
black, body G-VG, shutter working, viewfinder shrouding limp & requires attention or removal, optics P-F, strong haze present, (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Butcher Reflex Carbine worth today?
The only verified UK auction hammer result on file is £44 from 2022, so that is the best available reference for current value, though condition will move the price meaningfully in either direction.
How much does a Butcher Reflex Carbine sell for at auction?
On the single recorded sale it sold for £44 at hammer, excluding buyer's premium; with so few data points, any individual price today should be treated as approximate.
Is the Butcher Reflex Carbine a usable camera?
It can be usable if the bellows, shutter and mirror are sound, but its age means most examples need checking before loading film.