Reid & Sigrist Reid IIIa Military
The Reid IIIa Military is a British-made 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Reid & Sigrist, a Leitz-derived screw-mount design built in the United Kingdom during the post-war period. The Military variant was finished and equipped to service specifications, and today it sits among the more collectable British rangefinders.
Auction data for the Reid IIIa Military is thin: a single UK auction hammer result in May 2025 saw an example sell for £1,300, which gives the only firm reference point for what the camera is worth at saleroom level today. Because hammer prices reflect wholesale levels achieved at auction (excluding commissions), retail asking prices from specialist dealers in 2026 typically sit higher, and condition, completeness of military markings, and matching original lens materially affect value.
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: May 2025
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| May 2025 | £1,300 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 81) Title: A Reid & Sigrist Ltd Reid IIIa Military Rangefinder Camera
Description:
A Reid & Sigrist Ltd Reid IIIa Military Rangefinder Camera, serial no P 3171, 1953-64, military serial no WF/70269, with broad arrow, shutter |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Reid IIIa Military worth today?
Based on the available UK auction record, a Reid IIIa Military sells for around £1,300 at hammer, though with only one verified sale the price band is not tightly defined.
How much does a Reid IIIa Military sell for at auction?
The most recent UK auction hammer price on record is £1,300 from May 2025; this is a wholesale saleroom result and excludes buyer's premium.
Why does the Military version carry a value premium?
Military-issued examples are scarcer than civilian Reid IIIa bodies and the service markings are sought after by collectors, which supports the higher price level seen at auction.