Williamson Machine Gun Aerial Camera
The Williamson Machine Gun Aerial Camera is a specialist British military camera designed for aerial gunnery training, recording what a gunner would have hit had a real weapon been fired. It was produced by Williamson Manufacturing, a London-based maker of aerial photographic equipment that supplied the British military through the mid-20th century.
Sales data for the Williamson Machine Gun Aerial Camera is extremely thin, with only a single UK auction hammer result on file: £1,198 in 2004. With no recent comparables, today's value is difficult to pin down at saleroom level, and what one of these is worth in 2026 will depend heavily on completeness, condition, and whether original mounting hardware and documentation are present.
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 2004
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| May 2004 | EUR 1,198 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 5 (Lot AI_5_23186) Title: Williamson Machine-Gun Aircraft camera
Description:
Machine gun camera with quick load lever and pistol grip for 6x4, 5cm exposures, complete with Tele Dallon f7.7/12in, 120 rollfilm holder and sights, slight corrosion and paint damage but otherwise in good working condition. This type of camera was used for training purposes by the R.A.F. Estimate: EUR 1,940 - EUR 242 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Williamson Machine Gun Aerial Camera worth today?
Auction data is sparse, but the one recorded UK hammer sale reached £1,198. A clean, complete example could sell for a similar figure or more, while incomplete bodies typically fetch less.
How much does a Williamson Machine Gun Aerial Camera sell for at auction?
With only a single verified UK auction result on record at £1,198, the price for any given example will depend on condition and completeness rather than an established market median.
Is the Williamson Machine Gun Aerial Camera a usable camera?
It was built as a training instrument rather than a general-purpose camera, so most buyers value it as a militaria or aviation collectible rather than a working photographic tool.