Argus C4
The Argus C4 is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced in the United States by Argus. It followed the earlier C-series brick-shaped bodies with a more rounded die-cast housing and was positioned as an affordable consumer rangefinder in the post-war American market.
With only one tracked UK auction result, the Argus C4 sits at the very bottom of the collectable 35mm market, with that hammer price reaching £25 at saleroom level in 2022. As of 2026, this remains a low-value camera at auction, and what a clean C4 sells for today is heavily dependent on cosmetic condition and whether the shutter and rangefinder are still functional.
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.
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jan 2022 | £25 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 167) Title: An Argus C4 35mm Rangefinder Camera
Description:
chrome, body G, shutter working, with Coated Contar 50mm f/2.8 lens, optics F, some fungus and haze present, also with instruction manual, flash unit, (Qty: 1) |
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