Leitz M7 Cut-Away
The Leitz M7 Cut-Away is a display version of the Leica M7 35mm rangefinder, prepared by the factory with sectioned bodywork to expose the camera's internal mechanism. Cut-away examples were produced as dealer and trade-show pieces rather than as working photographic tools, which places them squarely in the collector category.
Hammer prices for M7 Cut-Away examples at UK auction have ranged from around £900 to £1,800, with the two recorded results sitting either side of a roughly £1,400 midpoint. Because these are saleroom results rather than retail asking prices, what a Cut-Away sells for today in 2026 is highly dependent on the cleanliness of the section work, the presence of the original display base, and whether the piece is offered with provenance from a Leica dealer or distributor.
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: November 2011
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| Nov 2011 | EUR 900 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 20 (Lot AI_20_13460) Title: M7 'Cut-Away'
Description:
original Leica cut-away model, one only very few M7 cut-away models ! Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,200 |
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| May 2010 | EUR 1,800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 17 (Lot AI_17_11202) Title: M7 Schnittmodell
Description:
original Leica cut-away model, very few M7 cut-away models were produced Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leitz M7 Cut-Away worth?
On the two UK auction results on file, an M7 Cut-Away has been worth roughly £900 to £1,800 at hammer, with the actual price driven by condition of the section work and completeness of the display.
How much does a Leitz M7 Cut-Away sell for at auction?
Recorded hammer prices sit in the £900–£1,800 range, so a clean example with its original display mount tends to sell for a figure toward the upper end of that band.
Is the M7 Cut-Away a usable camera?
No — it is a factory display piece with sectioned bodywork, so its value as a collectible Leica artefact is the basis for its price rather than any photographic function.