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Reid & Sigrist Reid IIIa

The Reid IIIa is a British-made 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Reid & Sigrist of Leicester, closely modelled on the pre-war Leica screw-mount design. It was introduced in the post-war period and positioned as a precision instrument for professional and service use at a time when imported German cameras were scarce in the United Kingdom.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Reid IIIa have ranged from about £240 to £1,600, with a median around £1,300 — so what a Reid IIIa is worth today depends heavily on completeness and cosmetic condition. Clean, working bodies with a matched Taylor-Hobson lens sell for the upper figures at saleroom level, while incomplete or faulty examples can fetch well under £300.

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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 2021

Date Price Source
Nov 2021 £1,984 Flints Auctions
Oct 2019 £1,560 Flints Auctions
Oct 2019 £1,320 Flints Auctions
Apr 2019 £1,320 Flints Auctions
Apr 2019 £240 Flints Auctions
Apr 2019 £1,560 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Reid IIIa worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer results, a Reid IIIa is worth roughly £240 for a rough or incomplete example up to around £1,600 for a clean, working body with the correct Taylor-Hobson lens.

How much does a Reid IIIa sell for at auction?

Recent UK auction sales show the Reid IIIa sells for a median price of about £1,300, with the range of hammer prices reflecting condition and whether a matched lens is included.

What affects the price of a Reid IIIa most?

Shutter accuracy, rangefinder clarity and the presence of a correct Taylor-Hobson lens have the largest effect on value, with cosmetically clean and fully functional examples commanding a clear premium.

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