Leica M4-M (motorised)
The Leitz M4-M is a motor-capable variant of the 35mm M-mount rangefinder line, built to accept the Leica Motor M drive unit. It was produced in limited numbers for photographers who needed motorised film advance on a rangefinder body, and is considerably scarcer than standard M4 bodies.
At UK auction the M4-M has a wide hammer-price spread, with recorded saleroom results running from around £1,600 to £10,000 and a median near £3,800 — wholesale levels before buyer's premium. As of 2026, what an M4-M is worth today depends heavily on whether the original motor unit is present and functional; complete motorised sets sell for materially more than bodies alone, which is why the price range is so stretched.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
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| DA | — | — | 1 | £8,961 – £8,961 |
| Fundus | — | — | 1 | £1,400 – £1,400 |
| Leicavit MP | — | — | 0 | — |
| w/motor | — | — | 8 | £1,782 – £20,891 |
| w/o motor | — | — | 0 | — |
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Based on 40 recorded sales.
Last checked on eBay: 15 August 2026. Most recent sale: November 2025.
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| Nov 2025 | EUR 16,000 | £14,079 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 47 (Lot A02552) Title: Leica M4-M DA black paint
Description:
In the early 1970s E. Leitz Inc. New York manufactured a large number of MDa Mot cameras for use on Zeiss fundus cameras, an unexpected outcome of this cooperation was a number of M4-M and M4-MOT cameras being left without parts necessary for motor use. These Leicas were fitted with a grooved body casting for marker strips and sold as special black M4s. The offered example of this very rare camera is in beautiful, mint condition and good working order, together with an extra matching standard bottom plate, some marker strips and a body cap, a similar camera no.1248177 can be seen in James L. Lager An Illustrated History vol. 1 - Cameras, on page 235. |
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| Nov 2025 | EUR 8,000 | £7,040 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 47 (Lot A02024) Title: Leica M4 MOT black paint outfit
Description:
Rare Leica M4 MOT in black paint finish from a batch issued in 1970 (nos.1267101-1267500), in beautiful, almost mint condition, with Leitz NY Leica Motor no.02834 and battery pack (corroded contacts ), with body cap. A similar camera with no.1267219 is pictured in James L. Lager 'Leica, an Illustrated History' Vol. I on p. 234. |
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| Nov 2025 | EUR 8,000 | £7,040 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 47 (Lot A02644) Title: Leica M4-M black paint
Description:
A beautiful black paint Leica M4-M from the second production batch made in Germany in 1969, in excellent condition and good working order. |
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| Nov 2024 | EUR 6,500 | £5,420 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 45 (Lot A01428) Title: Leica M4-M black paint First Batch with Leitz New York Motor
Description:
A beautiful black paint Leica M4-M from the first batch (nos.1185001-1185150), in near-mint condition, only minimal signs of use, together with an E. Leitz New York motor no.02468 in used condition and working order, with AA battery pack. Estimate: EUR 12,000 - EUR 14,000 |
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| Nov 2024 | EUR 12,000 | £10,005 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 45 (Lot A01288) Title: Leica M4-M DA black paint
Description:
In the early 1970s E. Leitz Inc. New York manufactured a large number of MDa Mot cameras for use on Zeiss fundus cameras, an unexpected outcome of this cooperation was a number of M4-M and M4-MOT cameras being left without parts necessary for motor use. These Leicas were fitted with a grooved body casting for marker strips and sold as special black M4s. The offered example of this very rare camera is in beautiful, mint condition and good working order, together with an extra matching standard bottom plate, some marker strips and a body cap, a similar camera no.1248177 can be seen in James L. Lager An Illustrated History vol. 1 - Cameras, on page 235. Estimate: EUR 24,000 - EUR 28,000 |
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| Nov 2024 | EUR 7,000 | £5,837 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 45 (Lot A01414) Title: Leica M4 MOT black paint
Description:
A rare Leica M4 MOT in black paint finish, in beautiful, mint condition and working order, from a batch issued in 1970 (nos.1206737-1206891), with body cap, a similar camera with the serial number no.1267219 is shown in James L. Lager 'An Illustrated History' vol.1 Cameras, on p. 234. Estimate: EUR 12,000 - EUR 14,000 |
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| Jan 2024 | USD 5,250 | £4,134 | 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin | — | |
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Auction: 2024 Results (Lot 384) Title: Leica M4-M “Fundus” Nr. 1267139, in black paint finish.
Description:
Leica M4-M “Fundus” Nr. 1267139, in black paint finish. |
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| Nov 2023 | EUR 24,000 | £20,891 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | w/motor | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 43 (Lot A00280) Title: Leica M4-M black paint First Batch
Description:
A beautiful black paint Leica M4-M from the earliest first batch made in Germany in 1967, in near-mint condition, only minimal brassing on the rewind knob and counter window, with E. Leitz New York motor no.02790 and sought-after 9-element Elmarit 2.8/28mm no.2063240 (black paint infinity lock, good optics, including 12501 hood), exactly this outfit is shown in Douglas So book 'Black paint Leica' on pages 252-253. Estimate: EUR 24,000 - EUR 26,000 |
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| Nov 2023 | EUR 17,000 | £14,798 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 43 (Lot A00271) Title: Leica M4-M DA black paint
Description:
In the early 1970s E. Leitz Inc. New York manufactured a large number of MDa Mot cameras for use on Zeiss fundus cameras, an unexpected outcome of this cooperation was a number of M4-M and M4-MOT cameras being left without parts necessary for motor use. These Leicas were fitted with a grooved body casting for marker strips and sold as special black M4s. The offered example of this very rare camera is in beautiful, mint condition and good working order, together with an extra matching standard bottom plate, some marker strips and a body cap, a similar camera no.1248177 can be seen in James L. Lager An Illustrated History vol. 1 - Cameras, on page 235. Estimate: EUR 24,000 - EUR 28,000 |
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| Jun 2023 | EUR 9,500 | £8,157 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 42 (Lot AI_20220121_1128_41472) Title: Leica M4-M grey paint
Description:
a Leica M4-M, an early custom repaint in grey (a colour similar to the famous M2 grey), with an attractive patina and in good working order, with rigid Summicron 2/5cm no.1578816 (cond. A/B, very good optics) Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 7,000 |
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| Jan 2023 | USD 5,000 | £4,096 | 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin | — | |
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Auction: 2023 Auction Results (Lot 252) Title: Leica M4 MOT Nr. 1267223
Description:
Leica M4 MOT Nr. 1267223 |
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| Nov 2022 | EUR 30,000 | £26,068 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 41 (Lot AI_41_40985) Title: Leica M4-M DA black paint
Description:
In 1970s E. Leitz Inc. manufactured a large number of MDa Mot cameras for use on Zeiss fundus cameras, an unexpected outcome of this cooperation was a number of M4-M and M4-MOT cameras being left without parts necessary for motor use. These Leicas were fitted with a grooved body casting for marker-strips and sold as special black M4's. The offered example of this rare camera is in beautiful, near mint condition and good working order, comes with a very rare original base plate. Estimate: EUR 16,000 - EUR 18,000 |
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| Nov 2021 | USD 11,000 | £8,171 | 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin | — | |
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Auction: November 2021 Auction Results (Lot 202) Title: Leica M4 MOT Nr. 1267471 with New York Motor Drive
Description:
Leica M4 MOT Nr. 1267471 with New York Motor Drive |
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| Jun 2021 | EUR 6,000 | £5,152 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | w/motor | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 38 (Lot AI_38_39229) Title: Leica M4-M black paint
Description:
Original M4-M in very good condition with well preserved black paint, only a small dent can be seen on the top plate. This camera has contacts on the base plate to suit for the E. Leitz, Inc., New York electric motor drive Estimate: EUR 3,200 - EUR 3,600 |
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| Jun 2021 | EUR 7,000 | £6,011 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 38 (Lot AI_38_39191) Title: Leica M4 MOT + NY Motor Drive
Description:
original black paint body in very good condition, with Leitz NY Motor Drive no.02708 (late version with film loading guide and microswitch contacts), matching AA battery pack, small Vulkanite repairs on the battery pack and camera body; the NY Motor Drive was the first commercially successful electric motor for Leica M cameras Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 6,500 |
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| Jun 2021 | EUR 7,000 | £6,011 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 38 (Lot AI_38_39049) Title: Leica M4-M DA
Description:
In 1970s E. Leitz Inc. manufactured a large number of MDa Mot cameras for use on Zeiss fundus cameras, an unexpected outcome of this cooperation was a number of M4-M and M4-MOT cameras being left without parts necessary for motor use. These Leicas were fitted with a grooved body casting for marker-strips and sold as a special black M4's. The offered example of this rare camera is in beautiful, near mint condition and good working order. Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 7,000 |
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| Nov 2020 | EUR 3,600 | £3,226 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | w/motor | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 37 (Lot AI_37_38714) Title: Leica M4 MOT black paint
Description:
An uncommon body in mint, unused condition, and in perfect working order, with body cap Estimate: EUR 3,200 - EUR 3,600 |
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| Nov 2020 | EUR 10,000 | £8,961 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | DA | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 37 (Lot AI_37_38480) Title: Leica M4-M DA
Description:
In 1970s E. Leitz Inc. manufactured a large number of MDa Mot cameras for use on Zeiss fundus cameras, an unexpected outcome of this cooperation was a number of M4-M and M4-MOT cameras being left without parts necessary for motor use. These Leicas were fitted with a grooved body casting for marker-strips and sold as a special black M4's. The offered example of this rare camera is in beautiful, near mint condition and good working order. Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 7,000 |
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| Jun 2020 | EUR 5,000 | £4,494 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 36 (Lot AI_36_38096) Title: Leica M4-MOT black paint
Description:
original M4 MOT black paint from the first batch of 150 cameras in good working condition, with matching E.Leitz New York Motor Drive 14000 no.2883 with "AA" battery pack, regular base plate Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 6,500 |
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| Nov 2019 | EUR 3,800 | £3,259 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_37539) Title: Leica M4 MOT black paint + NY Motor Drive
Description:
body in beautiful condition, with Leitz NY Motor Drive no.02516 (incl. AA battery pack), the Leica M4 Mot has been launched in 1968 and was in production until 1971, only about 955 cameras have been made Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 5,000 |
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| Nov 2019 | USD 4,000 | £3,104 | 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin | — | |
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Auction: November 2019 Auction Results (Lot 227) Title: Leica M4 MOT Nr. 1267213 in black enamel finish with a beautiful patina. With N.Y. Motor Nr. 02581
Description:
Leica M4 MOT Nr. 1267213 in black enamel finish with a beautiful patina. With N.Y. Motor Nr. 02581 |
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| Nov 2019 | USD 3,500 | £2,716 | 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin | — | |
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Auction: November 2019 Auction Results (Lot 226) Title: Leica M4 MOT Nr. 1274005 in black enamel finish "Property of U.S. Navy"
Description:
Leica M4 MOT Nr. 1274005 in black enamel finish "Property of U.S. Navy" |
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 5,500 | £4,901 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37334) Title: Leica M4 MOT + NY Motor Drive
Description:
black paint body in beautiful, near mint condition, with near mint Leitz NY Motor Drive no.02602 (late version with film loading guide and microswitch contacts), matching AA battery pack, instructions for the motor, the NY Motor Drive was the first commercially successful electric motor for Leica M cameras Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 7,000 |
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 2,000 | £1,782 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | w/motor | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37192) Title: Leica M4 MOT + NY Motor Drive
Description:
100% original M4 MOT black paint in perfect working condition, with matching E. Leitz New York Motor Drive 14000 no.02272 with "AA" battery pack Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 4,500 |
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 3,600 | £3,172 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | w/motor | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36961) Title: Leica M4 MOT black paint + NY Motor Drive
Description:
body in beautiful, near mint condition, with M4 maker's box and body cap, with Leitz NY Motor Drive no.02277 (cond. B/A), with rare original English instructions, and gray maker's box Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 7,000 |
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 6,500 | £5,739 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | w/motor | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_36270) Title: Leica M4 MOT black paint + NY Motor Drive
Description:
never used absolutely new sealed body with body cap, papers, registry card and maker's box with matching serial number with also new and sealed NY Motor Drive no.2820 'E' with instructions- ex Jim Jannard collection Estimate: EUR 7,000 - EUR 8,000 |
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| Nov 2017 | USD 3,000 | £2,269 | 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin | — | |
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Auction: November 2017 Auction Results (Lot 209) Title: Leica M4-M Nr. 1185006
Description:
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 3,800 | £3,302 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 30 (Lot AI_30_34772) Title: Leica M4 MOT black paint
Description:
never used, absolutely mint body with body cap, English instructions, registry card and maker's box with matching serial number Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 4,500 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 3,600 | £3,128 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 29 (Lot AI_29_33342) Title: Leica M4 MOT black paint
Description:
near mint and rare camera in perfect working order with NY motordrive no.02284 and 'AA' Battery Pack in perfect condition Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 7,000 |
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 3,000 | £2,372 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_31142) Title: M4-MOT black paint
Description:
100% original M4 MOT black paint in perfect working condition, with matching E.Leitz New York Motor Drive 14000 no.02272 with "AA" battery pack, regular base plate Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 7,000 |
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 2,400 | £1,897 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | w/motor | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_31336) Title: M4-MOT black paint
Description:
100% original M4 MOT black paint in almost mint and perfect working condition (small dent near the winding lever), with matching E.Leitz New York Motor Drive 14000 no.02686 incl. "AA" battery pack and matching owner's registry card Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 5,000 |
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 1,800 | £1,447 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14682) Title: M4 MOT Black Paint
Description:
black paint M4 MOT in very fine condition, from the first batch of black painted M4 cameras and later upgraded by Leitz to accept the New York motor drive Estimate: EUR 3,000 - EUR 3,500 |
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| Nov 2012 | HKD 55,000 | £4,447 | 🇭🇰 Bonhams | — | |
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Auction: The Leica Sale (Lot 2081) Title: Leica M4 MOT,
Description:
No. 1267476, in black paint complete with electric motor and battery pack unit. Estimate: HKD 30,000 - HKD 43,000 |
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| Nov 2012 | HKD 35,000 | £2,830 | 🇭🇰 Bonhams | — | |
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Auction: The Leica Sale (Lot 2085) Title: A Leica M4M,
Description:
No. 1185028 black paint version with motor unit attachment. Estimate: HKD 24,000 - HKD 30,000 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 4,200 | £3,489 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_18188) Title: M4-M black paint
Description:
100% original M4-M black paint in excellent and perfect working condition, cap, base plate, maker's box with matching number, with matching E.Leitz New York Motor Drive 14000 no.02287 in perfect working condition with "AA" battery pack, German and English instructions, rare maker's box Estimate: EUR 5,000 - EUR 6,000 |
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| Jun 2004 | £2,868 | £2,400 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS THE PROPERTY OF A COLLECTOR (Lot 148) Title: Leica M4-M no. 1206824
Description:
Leica M4-M no. 1206824 Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000 |
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| Nov 2003 | £1,645 | £1,400 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | Fundus | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, CINE CAMERAS AND CAMERAS (Lot 533) Title: Leica M4 MOT no. 1267119
Description:
Leica M4 MOT no. 1267119 Estimate: £1,600 - £2,000 |
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| Jun 2003 | £4,465 | £3,800 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | w/motor | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 260) Title: Leica M4-M no. 1206744
Description:
Leica M4-M no. 1206744 Estimate: £2,500 - £3,500 |
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| Jun 1999 | £2,875 | £2,500 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 460) Title: Leica M4 MOT no. 1267442
Description:
Leica M4 MOT no. 1267442 Estimate: £2,500 - £3,500 |
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| Jun 1998 | £2,760 | £2,400 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 526) Title: Leica M4M no. 1206878
Description:
Leica M4M no. 1206878 Estimate: £2,500 - £3,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leitz M4-M worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices sit between roughly £1,600 and £10,000, with a median around £3,800; the top of that range reflects complete outfits with the original motor drive.
How much does a Leitz M4-M sell for at auction?
A typical body-only example sells for a few thousand pounds, while a clean, complete motorised set has reached £10,000 at saleroom level.
Why is the price range so wide?
The value of an M4-M is tied to whether the matching Leica Motor M is included and working — that single factor can move the price by several thousand pounds.
Are spare parts still available?
General M-series shutter and rangefinder parts are still supported by independent Leica technicians, but original motor drive units are scarce on the used market.