Graflex KE-4 (1) 70mm Combat Camera
The Graflex KE-4(1) is a 70mm military combat camera, built to US armed-forces specification for press and reconnaissance work. It is a roll-film system camera using perforated 70mm stock with interchangeable backs, sitting well outside the consumer market when issued.
Auction evidence for the KE-4(1) is thin, with only two recorded UK saleroom results, both from November 1998, where hammer prices ranged from £440 to £480 (median around £460). As of 2026 the model trades infrequently, so today's value is harder to pin down than for mainstream cameras, and condition, completeness of the 70mm back, and presence of the original lens are the dominant factors in what a clean example sells for.
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.
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| Nov 1998 | £483 | Christie's | |
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Auction: KOSLOV COLLECTION OF CAMERAS AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS (Lot 220) Title: KE-4(1) combat camera no. 477095
Description:
KE-4(1) combat camera no. 477095 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Nov 1998 | £437 | Christie's | |
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Auction: KOSLOV COLLECTION OF CAMERAS AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS (Lot 221) Title: KE-4(1) combat camera no. 477063
Description:
KE-4(1) combat camera no. 477063 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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