Premierinstrumentco. Kardon Signal Corps Model
The Kardon Signal Corps Model is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced in the United States by the Premier Instrument Co. for U.S. military use. It is a wartime-era piece aimed at field photography rather than the civilian consumer market.
With only a single tracked UK auction record, the Kardon Signal Corps Model has limited public price discovery: a Christie's hammer result of £776 in 2004 is the sole reference point at saleroom level. Today in 2026, any current value would depend heavily on completeness, matching numbers, and condition, and buyers should treat that hammer figure as wholesale rather than what dealers ask at retail.
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 2004 | £776 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 219) Title: Kardon no. 327
Description:
Kardon no. 327 Estimate: £500 - £800 |
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| Apr 2003 | £1,527 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT.THE PROP OF DRS.M.SORRELL (Lot 113) Title: Kardon no. 1049
Description:
Kardon no. 1049 Estimate: £250 - £300 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kardon Signal Corps Model worth today?
The only tracked UK auction sale, at Christie's in 2004, sold for £776 at hammer, so that figure is the available reference for what one sells for, though a single data point is not a reliable guide to current value.
How much does a Kardon Signal Corps Model sell for at auction?
Public auction price history is extremely thin, with just one recorded UK hammer result of £776; condition and originality would drive any present-day price well above or below that level.
Is the Kardon Signal Corps Model a rare camera?
Sales activity in the UK auction market is very limited, which suggests low turnover, but rarity claims beyond that cannot be confirmed from the supplied data.